Vulnerability Description
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Mail Servers 5.5.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Lab | Kaspersky Anti-Virus | 5.5.10 |
References
- http://www.quantenblog.net/security/virus-scanner-bypassVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453654/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21461
- http://www.quantenblog.net/security/virus-scanner-bypassVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453654/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21461
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6408?
CVE-2006-6408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Linux Mail Servers 5.5.10 allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection by inserting invalid characters into base64 encoded content in a multipart/mixed MIME file, as demo...
How severe is CVE-2006-6408?
CVE-2006-6408 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-2006-6408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus.