CVE-2009-1783 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass malware detection in F-Prot antivirus products by sending crafted CAB archives, allowing malicious files to pass inspection.
- 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-2009-1783?
CVE-2009-1783 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple FRISK Software F-Prot anti-virus products, including Antivirus for Exchange, Linux on IBM zSeries, Linux x86 File Servers, Linux x86 Mail Servers, Linux x86 Workstations, Solaris Mail Servers, Antivirus for Windows, and others, allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted CAB archive.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1783?
It affects 3 products.
Products include F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus, F-Prot F-Prot Aves, F-Prot F-Prot Milter.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1783 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1783 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1783 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v255-cvh4-7jfm.