CVE-2006-6961 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass malware detection in Spy Sweeper by renaming files, as the software fails to inspect file contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6961?
CVE-2006-6961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 and earlier does not detect malware based on file contents, which allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection by changing a file's name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6961?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webroot Software Spy Sweeper.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-6961 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6961 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m57r-9g55-fp54.