CVE-2008-5747
First published: Mon Dec 29 2008(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-PROT Antivirus | =4.6.8 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/security-advisory-iviz-sr-08016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499083
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32753
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4822
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200904-14.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34700
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499501/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499305/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-5747?
CVE-2008-5747 affects F-Prot Antivirus version 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux.
Can CVE-2008-5747 affect my system remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5747 allows remote attackers to execute crafted ELF programs, potentially affecting your system.
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.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/f-prot
- canonical/f-prot antivirus
- version/f-prot antivirus/4.6.8