CVE-2007-4577
First published: Tue Aug 28 2007(Updated: )
Sophos Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux before 2.48.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed BZip file that results in the creation of multiple Engine temporary files (aka a "BZip bomb").
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.4.6 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.78 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.78d | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.79 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.80 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.81 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.82 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.83 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.84 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.85 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.86 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.90 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.91 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.95 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =3.96.0 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.03 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.04 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.05 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.5.3 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.5.4 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.5.11 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.5.12 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.7.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.7.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.0.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.0.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.0.4 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.0.9 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.0.9 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.2 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =5.2.1 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =6.5 | |
| Sophos Scanning Engine | =2.30.4 | |
| Sophos Scanning Engine | =2.40.2 | |
| Sophos Small Business Suite | =4.04 | |
| Sophos Small Business Suite | =4.05 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_sophos_gzip_infinite_loop_dos.php
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/28407.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25428
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018608
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26580
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3073
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2972
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477727/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4577?
CVE-2007-4577 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the potential for an infinite loop caused by a malformed BZip file.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4577?
To mitigate CVE-2007-4577, it is recommended to upgrade to Sophos Anti-Virus version 2.48.0 or later.
What are the affected versions of Sophos Anti-Virus for CVE-2007-4577?
Affected versions for CVE-2007-4577 include Sophos Anti-Virus versions prior to 2.48.0, specifically versions 3.4.6 through 6.5.
What is a BZip bomb in relation to CVE-2007-4577?
A BZip bomb is a malicious file designed to exploit the vulnerability in CVE-2007-4577 by causing the software to enter an infinite loop and consume resources.
Can CVE-2007-4577 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4577 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the use of a specially crafted BZip file.
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