CVE-2009-1783

Multiple FRISK Software F-Prot anti-virus products, including Antivirus for Exchange, Linux on IBM zSeries, Linux x86 File Servers, Linux x86 Mail Servers…

published May 22, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty CAB archive can slip right past F-Prot's defenses! This vulnerability lets remote attackers bypass malware detection, making it a sneaky little threat for various platforms. 🔍 Imagine a restaurant that has strict checks for allergens but lets in a fancy-looking dish that actually hides all the bad ingredients inside. That's what this flaw allows—malicious content disguised in a CAB archive goes undetected! An attacker could deliver malware without raising any alarms, effectively turning your anti-virus software into a false sense of security. This means systems could be compromised, leading to data breaches or further malware spreading without the slightest indication. Yikes!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that has strict checks for allergens but lets in a fancy-looking dish that actually hides all the bad ingredients inside. That's what this flaw allows—malicious content disguised in a CAB archive goes undetected! This vulnerability allows specially crafted CAB archive files to bypass malware detection in multiple F-Prot Software anti-virus products, posing a risk for systems running on various OS platforms.

What to do

An attacker could deliver malware without raising any alarms, effectively turning your anti-virus software into a false sense of security. This means systems could be compromised, leading to data breaches or further malware spreading without the slightest indication. Yikes! To mitigate this risk, update your F-Prot software to the latest version as soon as possible. Additionally, regularly review your malware detection configurations to ensure they're robust against all file types. Don't let any sneaky files through! You got this! Follow these steps to boost your defenses and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03436 · 88.9th percentile
Published
2009-05-22T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAY 20:00Z
    Multiple FRISK Software F-Prot anti-virus products, including Antivirus for Exchange, Linux on IBM zSeries, Linux x86 File Servers, Linux x86 Mail Servers…
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