Vulnerability Description
Multiple Sophos Anti-Virus products, including Anti-Virus for Windows 5.x before 5.2.1 and 4.x before 4.05, when cabinet file inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CAB file with "invalid folder count values," which leads to heap corruption.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | < 4.05 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-May/045897.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20028Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/869Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016041Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433272/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1730Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-012.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26305Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-May/045897.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20028Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/869Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016041Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433272/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17876Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0994?
CVE-2006-0994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple Sophos Anti-Virus products, including Anti-Virus for Windows 5.x before 5.2.1 and 4.x before 4.05, when cabinet file inspection is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code v...
How severe is CVE-2006-0994?
CVE-2006-0994 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0994?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Sophos Anti-Virus.