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.

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