CVE-2007-3300

Multiple F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070619 allow remote attackers to bypass scanning via a crafted header in a (1)โ€ฆ

published June 20, 2007

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty little header is all it takes to sneak past F-Secure's defenses! Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability in multiple F-Secure anti-virus products for both Windows and Linux, allowing them to bypass scanning completely. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a sneaky chef slipping a dangerous ingredient into your dish without the waiter even looking at the order โ€” an archive that seems safe but is hiding something nasty inside. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If this vulnerability is exploited, attackers could deliver malicious files that go undetected by F-Secure's scanning processes. This means that harmful malware could easily infiltrate your system, putting your data and security at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef slipping a dangerous ingredient into your dish without the waiter even looking at the order โ€” an archive that seems safe but is hiding something nasty inside. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass the scanning mechanism of F-Secure anti-virus products by using specially crafted headers in LHA or RAR archives, rendering the protection ineffective.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, attackers could deliver malicious files that go undetected by F-Secure's scanning processes. This means that harmful malware could easily infiltrate your system, putting your data and security at serious risk! To protect yourself, ensure that you're using the latest version of F-Secure products and check for any patches released after June 19, 2007. Regularly review your security software settings to enhance overall protection. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay updated and keep your systems secure! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03711 ยท 89.6th percentile
Published
2007-06-20T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUN 22:00Z
    Multiple F-Secure anti-virus products for Microsoft Windows and Linux before 20070619 allow remote attackers to bypass scanning via a crafted header in a (1)โ€ฆ
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