CVE-2008-6085 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted RPM archives if F-Secure antivirus is configured to scan inside compressed files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-6085?

CVE-2008-6085 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Internet Security 2006 through 2008, Anti-Virus 2006 through 2008, and others, when configured to scan inside compressed archives, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM compressed archive file, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6085?

It affects 17 products.

Products include F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus for Citrix Servers, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus for Mimesweeper, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus for Windows Servers, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus for Workstations and 11 more.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6085?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-6085 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6085 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5f3f-vggf-74fg.

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