CVE-2007-4787
UnknownEPSS 5.67%
Last modified
CVE-2007-4787 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The virus detection engine in Sophos Anti-Virus before 2.49.0 does not properly process malformed (1) CAB, (2) LZH, and (3) RAR files with modified headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.. EPSS estimates a 5.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The virus detection engine in Sophos Anti-Virus before 2.49.0 does not properly process malformed (1) CAB, (2) LZH, and (3) RAR files with modified headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Scanning Engine | 2.30.4 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.4.6 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.78 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.78d |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.79 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.80 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.81 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.82 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.83 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.84 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.85 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.86 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.90 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.91 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.95 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 3.96 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.04 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.05 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.5.3 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.5.4 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.5.11 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.5.12 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.7.1 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.7.2 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.0.1 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.0.2 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.0.4 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.1 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.2.0 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 5.2.1 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 6.0 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 6.5 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 6.5.4_r2 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 6.5.8 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 7.0 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-4787?
The virus detection engine in Sophos Anti-Virus before 2.49.0 does not properly process malformed (1) CAB, (2) LZH, and (3) RAR files with modified headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.
How severe is CVE-2007-4787?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4787 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4787?
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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