CVE-2009-0042: Critical severity Broadcom Anti-spyware vulnerability

Published 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.

Affected Software

39 affected components
Broadcom Anti-spyware=2007
Broadcom Anti-spyware=2008
Broadcom Anti-spyware For The Enterprise=8.1
Broadcom Anti-spyware For The Enterprise=r8
Broadcom Anti-virus=2007-8
Broadcom Anti-virus=2008
Broadcom Anti-virus For The Enterprise=7.1
Broadcom Anti-virus For The Enterprise=8.1
Broadcom Anti-virus For The Enterprise=r8
Broadcom Anti-virus Sdk
Broadcom Antivirus Gateway=7.1
Broadcom Arcserve Client Agent
Broadcom Common Services=11
Broadcom 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
Broadcom Network And Systems Management=r3.0
Broadcom Network And Systems Management=r3.1
Broadcom Network And Systems Management=r11
Broadcom Network And Systems Management=r11.1
Broadcom Secure Content Manager=8.0
Broadcom Secure Content Manager=8.1
CA ARCserve Backup=r11.1-_nil_
CA ARCserve Backup=r11.1-_nil_
CA ARCserve Backup=r11.5_nil_-linux
CA ARCserve Backup=r11.5_nil_-windows
CA ARCserve Backup=r12.0_nil_-windows
CA eTrust Intrusion Detection=2.0-sp1
CA eTrust Intrusion Detection=3.0-sp1
CA Internet Security Suite 2007=3
CA Internet Security Suite 2008
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2008
CA Protection Suites=r2
CA Protection Suites=r3
CA Protection Suites=r3.1
CA Threat Manager for the Enterprise=8.1
CA Threat Manager for the Enterprise=r8

Event History

Jan 28, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2009-0042 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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