CVE-2008-6085: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 6, 2009
·
Updated

Integer overflow in multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Internet Security 2006 through 2008, Anti-Virus 2006 through 2008, and others, when configured to scan inside compressed archives, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM compressed archive file, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

41 affected components
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Workstations=7.11
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Consumers=5.00
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2008
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2006
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2007
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Client Security=5.30
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Microsoft Exchange=7.00
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Consumers=7.00
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2008
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Business<=3.10
F-Secure F-secure Linux Security<=7.01
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Microsoft Exchange<=7.10
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=7.02
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Microsoft Exchange=6.62
F-Secure F-secure Messaging Security Gateway=4.0.7
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Citrix Servers<=7.00
F-Secure F-secure Internet Gatekeeper For Linux<=2.16
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Server Security=5.52
F-Secure F-secure Client Security<=7.12
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Server Security=5.30
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Consumers<=8.00
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Windows Servers<=8.00
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Workstations=7.10
F-Secure F-secure Client Security=7.11
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2007
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Business=3.00
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Client Security=5.52
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2009
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Client Security<=5.54
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Server Security<=5.54
F-Secure F-secure Protection Service For Consumers=6.00
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2006
F-Secure F-secure Internet Gatekeeper For Windows<=6.61
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus Linux Client Security=5.53
F-Secure F-secure Anti-virus For Mimesweeper<=5.61
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2007
F-Secure F-secure Home Server Security=2009
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=2009
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=7.02
F-Secure F-secure Messaging Security Gateway<=5.0.4
F-Secure F-Secure Internet Security=2007

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable scanning inside compressed archives (disable the 'scan inside compressed archives' option) in the configuration for each listed F-Secure product to avoid processing crafted RPM compressed archive files that can trigger the integer overflow and buffer overflow.

    F-Secure Anti-Virus; F-Secure Anti-Virus Linux Client Security; F-Secure Anti-Virus Linux Server Security; F-Secure Anti-Virus for Citrix servers; F-Secure Anti-Virus for MIMEsweeper; F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange; F-Secure Anti-Virus for Windows servers; F-Secure Anti-Virus for workstations; F-Secure Client Security; F-Secure Home Server Security; F-Secure Internet GateKeeper for Windows; F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper for Linux; F-Secure Internet Security 2010; F-Secure Linux Security; F-Secure Protection Service for Business; F-Secure Secure Messaging Secure Gateway; F-Secure protection service for consumers scan_inside_compressed_archives = false

Event History

Feb 6, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6085?

CVE-2008-6085 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6085?

To fix CVE-2008-6085, update your F-Secure anti-virus products to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6085?

CVE-2008-6085 affects multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Internet Security and Anti-Virus versions from 2006 to 2008.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2008-6085 allow?

CVE-2008-6085 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through vulnerable F-Secure anti-virus products by exploiting an integer overflow.

5

What configuration increases the risk of CVE-2008-6085?

The risk of CVE-2008-6085 is increased when F-Secure products are configured to scan inside compressed archives.

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