CVE-2008-0792: Medium severity f-secure anti-virus for linux vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2008
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Updated

Multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Internet Security 2006 through 2008, Anti-Virus 2006 through 2008, F-Secure Protection Service, and others, allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted CAB archive.

Affected Software

20 affected components
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Linux=4.65
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2007-second_edition
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2008
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2006
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Client Security=6.03
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2008
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Consumers<=7.00
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Business<=3.00
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Client Security=6.04
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2007-second_edition
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Workstations=7.10
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2007
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Client Security=5.52
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Client Security=7.01
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2006
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Client Security=7.10
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Client Security=5.53
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Workstations=7.00
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Workstations=5.44
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2007

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.f-secure.com/security/fsc-2008-1.shtml

Event History

Feb 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0792?

CVE-2008-0792 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0792?

To fix CVE-2008-0792, update your F-Secure anti-virus products to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which F-Secure products are affected by CVE-2008-0792?

CVE-2008-0792 affects multiple F-Secure products including Internet Security 2006-2008 and Anti-Virus 2006-2008.

4

Can CVE-2008-0792 affect my computer's security?

Yes, CVE-2008-0792 can compromise your computer’s security by allowing malware to bypass detection.

5

What type of attack is CVE-2008-0792 associated with?

CVE-2008-0792 is associated with remote attacks that utilize crafted CAB archives to evade malware detection.

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