CVE-2008-6661: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2009
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Updated

Multiple integer overflows in the scanning engine in Bitdefender for Linux 7.60825 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed (1) NeoLite and (2) ASProtect packed PE file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Bitdefender Bitdefender Antivirus<=7.60825
Linux Linux
All of the following
Bitdefender Bitdefender Antivirus<=7.60825
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Apr 7, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6661?

CVE-2008-6661 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6661?

To fix CVE-2008-6661, you should update Bitdefender Antivirus to a version later than 7.60825.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2008-6661 on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2008-6661 includes the potential for crashes and the execution of arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

4

Which versions of Bitdefender are affected by CVE-2008-6661?

Bitdefender Antivirus versions 7.60825 and earlier are affected by CVE-2008-6661.

5

Is Linux itself affected by CVE-2008-6661?

No, while Bitdefender relies on Linux, the Linux operating system itself is not directly affected by CVE-2008-6661.

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