CVE-2008-6662: Input Validation

Published Apr 7, 2009
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Updated

AVG Anti-Virus for Linux 7.5.51, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed UPX compressed file, which triggers memory corruption.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Linux Linux
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.5.51
All of the following
Linux Linux kernel
AVG AVG Anti-Virus=7.5.51

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-2008-6662?

CVE-2008-6662 has a severity rating that indicates it may lead to denial of service or remote code execution due to memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6662?

To mitigate CVE-2008-6662, update AVG Anti-Virus to a version that is not vulnerable to this issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-6662?

CVE-2008-6662 affects users of AVG Anti-Virus for Linux versions prior to and including 7.5.51.

4

What occurs if CVE-2008-6662 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-6662 can cause a segmentation fault resulting in a denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution.

5

When was CVE-2008-6662 published?

CVE-2008-6662 was published in December 2008, highlighting vulnerabilities in AVG Anti-Virus for Linux.

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