Vulnerability Description
Sophos Anti-Virus 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a file that is compressed with Petite and contains a large number of sections.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.1 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=438Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22635PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017132
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20816
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/7609.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4239
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29918
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=438Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22635PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017132
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20816
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/7609.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4239
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29918
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Sophos Anti-Virus 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a file that is compressed with Petite and contains a large number of sections.
How severe is CVE-2006-4839?
CVE-2006-4839 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4839?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Sophos Anti-Virus.