Vulnerability Description
Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows and for Unix/Linux before 2.48.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted UPX packed file, resulting from an "integer cast around". NOTE: as of 20070828, the vendor says this is a DoS and the researcher says this allows code execution, but the researcher is reliable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/3072
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018608
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_sophos_upx_infinite_loop_dos.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477720/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477864/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477882/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25428Patch
- http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/article/28407.htmlPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2972
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26580PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3072
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018608
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_sophos_upx_infinite_loop_dos.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477720/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4578?
CVE-2007-4578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows and for Unix/Linux before 2.48.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted UPX packed file, resulting...
How severe is CVE-2007-4578?
CVE-2007-4578 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4578?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sophos Anti-Virus, Sophos Scanning Engine, Sophos Small Business Suite.