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NOD32 File Processing Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks version of NOD32's virus signature database

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by
multiple issues.

Description :

The version of NOD32 installed on the remote host reportedly has a
heap overflows involving processing of '.doc' and '.cab' files and a
divide-by-zero flaw involving '.chm' files. A remote attacker may be
able to leverage the first flaw to execute code remotely or crash the
affected service.

See also :

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-12/0357.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-12/0370.html
http://eset.com/support/updates.php (look for 'v.1.1743 (20061215)')

Solution :

Run NOD32's Update feature an ensure the version of the virus
signature database is at least 1.1743.

Network Security Threat Level:

High / CVSS Base Score : 8
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 21682, 21701

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