Vulnerability Description
F-Prot Antivirus for Linux x86 Mail Servers 4.6.6 allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection by inserting invalid characters into base64 encoded content in a multipart/mixed MIME file, as demonstrated with the EICAR test file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F-Prot | F-Prot Antivirus | 4.6.6 |
References
- http://www.quantenblog.net/security/virus-scanner-bypassExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453654/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21461
- http://www.quantenblog.net/security/virus-scanner-bypassExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453654/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21461
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6407?
CVE-2006-6407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). F-Prot Antivirus for Linux x86 Mail Servers 4.6.6 allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection by inserting invalid characters into base64 encoded content in a multipart/mixed MIME file, as demon...
How severe is CVE-2006-6407?
CVE-2006-6407 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-2006-6407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus.