Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Sophos Anti-Virus and Endpoint Security
CVE-2006-5646

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Sophos
Status
Anti-virus
Endpoint Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2006

What is CVE-2006-5646?

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in Sophos Anti-Virus and Endpoint Security when archive scanning is enabled. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers using a CHM file with an LZX decompression header that incorrectly specifies a Window_size of 0. Successful exploitation can lead to memory corruption, resulting in a denial of service, affecting the stability of the antivirus software and potentially compromising system security.

References

http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/7609....
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017132
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4239
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EPSS Score

40% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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