CVE-2007-4512: XSS

Published Sep 10, 2007
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 6.x before 6.5.8 and 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an archive with a file that matches a virus signature and has a crafted filename that is not properly handled by the print function in SavMain.exe.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SOPHOS Anti-Virus<=6.5.4_r2
SOPHOS Anti-Virus<=7.0

Event History

Sep 10, 2007
CVE Published
05:17 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4512?

CVE-2007-4512 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4512?

To remediate CVE-2007-4512, upgrade Sophos Anti-Virus to version 6.5.8 or 7.0.1 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2007-4512?

CVE-2007-4512 affects Sophos Anti-Virus versions prior to 6.5.8 and 7.0.1.

4

What is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the context of CVE-2007-4512?

In CVE-2007-4512, cross-site scripting allows attackers to inject malicious web scripts through improperly handled filenames.

5

Can CVE-2007-4512 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-4512 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted filenames in a virus signature.

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