CVE-2008-3447
First published: Mon Aug 04 2008(Updated: )
The scanning engine in F-Prot Antivirus 6.2.1 4252 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed ZIP archive, probably related to invalid offsets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-PROT Antivirus | =6.2.1.4252 | |
| F-Prot Antivirus | =4.4.4.56 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Jul/0569.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30461
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31313
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020612
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2283
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44134
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6174
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3447?
CVE-2008-3447 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3447?
To mitigate CVE-2008-3447, update to the latest version of F-Prot Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks does CVE-2008-3447 facilitate?
CVE-2008-3447 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a malformed ZIP archive.
Which versions of F-Prot Antivirus are affected by CVE-2008-3447?
CVE-2008-3447 affects F-Prot Antivirus version 6.2.1 4252 and the scanning engine version 4.4.4.56.
How can I prevent exploitation of CVE-2008-3447?
To prevent exploitation of CVE-2008-3447, avoid opening or scanning suspicious ZIP archives and ensure your antivirus software is regularly updated.
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