Arbitrary File Hiding Vulnerability in Sophos Anti-Virus Software
CVE-2005-4680

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Sophos
Status
Sophos Anti-virus
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2005

What is CVE-2005-4680?

Certain versions of Sophos Anti-Virus are susceptible to a file hiding vulnerability when processing specially crafted ARJ archives, which are not adequately scanned. This flaw enables remote attackers to conceal arbitrary files and data within these archives, potentially evading detection and compromising system security. Users of affected versions should prioritize updating their software to mitigate these risks.

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0347
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http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/3803....
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24345
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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