#VU43674 Buffer overflow in Comodo Internet Security


Published: 2012-08-26 | Updated: 2020-08-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43674

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-5122

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Comodo Internet Security
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Comodo Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The Antivirus component in Comodo Internet Security before 5.3.175888.1227 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted compressed file.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Comodo Internet Security: 3.0.14.276 - 5.0.163652.1142


External links
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/release_notes.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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