CVE-2009-1783: Input Validation

Published May 22, 2009
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Updated

Multiple FRISK Software F-Prot anti-virus products, including Antivirus for Exchange, Linux on IBM zSeries, Linux x86 File Servers, Linux x86 Mail Servers, Linux x86 Workstations, Solaris Mail Servers, Antivirus for Windows, and others, allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted CAB archive.

Affected Software

10 affected components
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=linux_x86_file_servers
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=exchange
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=linux_x86_mail_servers
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=windows
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=solaris_mail_servers
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=linux_x86_workstations
F-Prot F-prot Milter
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=linux_on_ibm_zseries
F-Prot F-prot Aves
F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus=windows_mail_servers

Event History

May 22, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1783?

CVE-2009-1783 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1783?

To mitigate CVE-2009-1783, update to the latest version of F-Prot antivirus software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1783?

CVE-2009-1783 affects multiple F-Prot antivirus products, including those for Windows, Linux, and Solaris.

4

Can CVE-2009-1783 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-1783 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1783?

CVE-2009-1783 is a bypass vulnerability that enables attackers to avoid detection by the antivirus software.

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