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CVE-2008-5747

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.0 Published: 2008-12-29 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

F-Prot 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protection via a crafted ELF program with a "corrupted" header that still allows the program to be executed. NOTE: due to an error in the initial disclosure, F-secure was incorrectly stated as the vendor.

Affected Platforms

F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus

Weakness Type

CWE-399

References