Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2004-2442
Multiple interpretation error in various F-Secure Anti-Virus products, including Workstation 5.43 and earlier, Windows Servers 5.50 and earlier, MIMEsweeper 5.50 and earlier, Anti-Virus for Linux Servers and Gateways 4.61 and earlier, and other products, allows remote attackers to bypass antivirus protection via a compressed file with both local and global headers set to zero, which does not prevent the compressed file from being opened on the target system.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
5.0
MEDIUM
EPSS Probability:10.64%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| f-secure | f-secure_anti-virus | 4.51, 4.52, 4.60, 4.61, 5.0, 5.5, 5.41, 5.42, 5.43, 5.52, 5.55, 6.01, 6.2, 6.21, 6.30, 6.30_sr1, 6.31, 2004, 2005 |
| f-secure | f-secure_for_firewalls | 6.20 |
| f-secure | f-secure_internet_security | 2004, 2005 |
| f-secure | f-secure_personal_express | 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.0 |
| f-secure | internet_gatekeeper | 2.6, 6.3, 6.4, 6.31, 6.32, 6.41 |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
10.639%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | MITRE Corporation · N/A · USA |
| Reserved | 2005-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2005-08-20T04:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2004-11-23 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-08T01:29:13 |
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