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CVE-2006-0642

5.1 · MEDIUM

Trend Micro ServerProtect 5.58, and possibly InterScan Messaging Security Suite and InterScan Web Security Suite, have a default configuration setting of "Do not scan compressed files when Extracte…

Published Feb 10, 2006trend_microEPSS 1.92%

Overview

CVE-2006-0642 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro interscan_messaging_security_suite. It was published on February 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Trend Micro ServerProtect 5.58, and possibly InterScan Messaging Security Suite and InterScan Web Security Suite, have a default configuration setting of "Do not scan compressed files when Extracted file count exceeds 500 files," which may be too low in certain circumstances, which allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus checks by sending compressed archives containing many small files. NOTE: since this is related to a configuration setting that has an operational impact that might vary depending on the environment, and the product is claimed to report a message when the compressed file exceeds specified limits, perhaps this should not be included in CVE.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update interscan_messaging_security_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.packetstormsecurity.org/0602-advisories/Bypass.pdfRefwww.packetstormsecurity.org/filedesc/Bypass.pdf.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423896/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423913/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423914/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424172/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424598/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16483Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24658Refwww.packetstormsecurity.org/0602-advisories/Bypass.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0642?

CVE-2006-0642 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting trend_micro interscan_messaging_security_suite. It was published on February 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-0642?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0642?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trend_micro. Update interscan_messaging_security_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0642?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0642 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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