CVE-2008-3244: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jul 21 2008(Updated: )
The scanning engine before 4.4.4 in F-Prot Antivirus before 6.0.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a CHM file with a large nb_dir value that triggers an out-of-bounds read.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.11b | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16b | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.14 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.13a | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =4.6.6 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.5.1 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16c | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.13 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.15 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16e | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12c | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.7.1 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.6.3 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.15a | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12a | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12b | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.5 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.6 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.14a | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.6.4 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.14c | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.8 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16d | |
| F-Prot Antivirus | <=4.3.2 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.14d | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16f | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.7 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.0.6.1 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.15b | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.14e | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.14b | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12d | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16a |
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Reference Links
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_fprot_out-of-bound_memory_access_DoS.php
- http://www.f-prot.com/download/ReleaseNotesWindows.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30253
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020507
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31118
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2124/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43835
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3244?
CVE-2008-3244 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3244?
To fix CVE-2008-3244, update F-Prot Antivirus to version 6.0.9.0 or later.
What versions of F-Prot Antivirus are affected by CVE-2008-3244?
CVE-2008-3244 affects F-Prot Antivirus versions prior to 6.0.9.0, including various versions from 3.11b to 4.6.6.
Is CVE-2008-3244 being exploited in the wild?
There have been no widespread reports of exploitation in the wild for CVE-2008-3244, but vulnerabilities should always be addressed promptly.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-3244 enable?
CVE-2008-3244 enables a remote denial of service attack by exploiting an out-of-bounds read in the F-Prot Antivirus scanning engine.
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