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CVE-2006-4839

UnknownEPSS 3.00%

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CVE-2006-4839 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sophos Anti-Virus 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a file that is compressed with Petite and contains a large number of sections.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sophos Anti-Virus 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a file that is compressed with Petite and contains a large number of sections.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.00%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SophosSophos Anti-Virus5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4839?
Sophos Anti-Virus 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a file that is compressed with Petite and contains a large number of sections.
How severe is CVE-2006-4839?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4839 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4839?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST