CVE-2008-6661: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 07 2009(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender Antivirus | <=7.60825 | |
| Linux | ||
| All of | ||
| Bitdefender Antivirus | <=7.60825 | |
| Linux kernel |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/security-advisory-iviz-sr-08012.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33240
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122893066212987&w=2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3459
- http://www.osvdb.org/50826
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32751
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47219
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6661?
To fix CVE-2008-6661, you should update Bitdefender Antivirus to a version later than 7.60825.
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.
Which versions of Bitdefender are affected by CVE-2008-6661?
Bitdefender Antivirus versions 7.60825 and earlier are affected by CVE-2008-6661.
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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