CVE-2008-5747: Medium severity F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus vulnerability

Published Dec 29, 2008
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Updated

F-Prot 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protection via a crafted ELF program with a "corrupted" header that still allows the program to be executed. NOTE: due to an error in the initial disclosure, F-secure was incorrectly stated as the vendor.

Affected Software

1 affected component
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=4.6.8

Event History

Dec 29, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5747?

CVE-2008-5747 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow bypassing of anti-virus protection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5747?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5747, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of F-Prot that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-5747?

CVE-2008-5747 affects F-Prot Antivirus version 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux.

4

Can CVE-2008-5747 affect my system remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5747 allows remote attackers to execute crafted ELF programs, potentially affecting your system.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-5747?

CVE-2008-5747 is associated with vulnerabilities that allow crafted ELF programs to bypass security measures.

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