Vulnerability Description
Sophos Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux before 2.48.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed BZip file that results in the creation of multiple Engine temporary files (aka a "BZip bomb").
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Anti-Virus | 3.4.6 |
| Sophos | Scanning Engine | 2.30.4 |
| Sophos | Small Business Suite | 4.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26580PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3073
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018608
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_sophos_gzip_infinite_loop_dos.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477727/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25428
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/28407.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2972
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26580PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3073
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018608
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_sophos_gzip_infinite_loop_dos.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477727/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25428
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/28407.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4577?
CVE-2007-4577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Sophos Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux before 2.48.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed BZip file that results in the creation of multiple Engine temporary ...
How severe is CVE-2007-4577?
CVE-2007-4577 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Anti-Virus, Sophos Scanning Engine, Sophos Small Business Suite.