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CVE-2009-0042

First published: Wed Jan 28 2009(Updated: )

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Arclib library (arclib.dll) before 7.3.0.15 in the CA Anti-Virus engine for CA Anti-Virus for the Enterprise 7.1, r8, and r8.1; Anti-Virus 2007 v8 and 2008; Internet Security Suite 2007 v3 and 2008; and other CA products allow remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malformed archive file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Broadcom Anti-Spyware for the Enterprise=2007
Broadcom Anti-Spyware for the Enterprise=2008
Broadcom Anti-Spyware=8.1
Broadcom Anti-Spyware=r8
Broadcom Anti-Virus=2007-8
Broadcom Anti-Virus=2008
Broadcom Anti-Virus=7.1
Broadcom Anti-Virus=8.1
Broadcom Anti-Virus=r8
Broadcom Anti-Virus
Broadcom eTrust Antivirus Gateway=7.1
CA BrightStor ARCserve Client
CA Common Services=11
CA Common Services=11.1
Broadcom eTrust EZ Antivirus=r6.1
Broadcom eTrust EZ Antivirus=r7
Broadcom eTrust Intrusion Detection=3.0
Broadcom eTrust Intrusion Detection=4.0
CA Network and Systems Management=r3.0
CA Network and Systems Management=r3.1
CA Network and Systems Management=r11
CA Network and Systems Management=r11.1
Broadcom Secure Content Manager=8.0
Broadcom Secure Content Manager=8.1
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=r11.1-_nil_
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=r11.1-_nil_
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=r11.5_nil_-linux
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=r11.5_nil_-windows
CA ARCserve Backup for Laptops and Desktops=r12.0_nil_-windows
Broadcom eTrust Intrusion Detection=2.0-sp1
Broadcom eTrust Intrusion Detection=3.0-sp1
Broadcom Internet Security Suite=3
Broadcom Internet Security Suite
Broadcom Internet Security Suite
CA Protection Suites=r2
CA Protection Suites=r3
CA Protection Suites=r3.1
Broadcom CA Threat Manager=8.1
Broadcom CA Threat Manager=r8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0042?

    CVE-2009-0042 has a CVSS score indicating a medium level of severity due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0042?

    To fix CVE-2009-0042, upgrade to a version of the Arclib library that is 7.3.0.15 or newer.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2009-0042?

    CVE-2009-0042 affects various versions of CA Anti-Virus and other Broadcom products, including the Anti-Virus for the Enterprise and Internet Security Suite.

  • Can CVE-2009-0042 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-0042 allows remote attackers to bypass security measures, leading to potential exploitation.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0042 classified as?

    CVE-2009-0042 is classified as a detection evasion vulnerability in the CA Anti-Virus engine.

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