CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0552

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in Sophos Small Business Suite 1.00 on Windows involves improper handling of files whose names contain reserved MS-DOS device names such as LPT1, COM1, AUX, CON, or PRN. This allows malicious code to bypass detection when installed, copied, or executed.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk that malware hidden under reserved device names may remain undetected by antivirus software, potentially leading to system infection and data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Sophos Small Business Suite to the latest version that includes a fix for this vulnerability. Additional security measures, such as blocking files with reserved device names, should also be considered.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Sophos Small Business Suite 1.00 on Windows does not properly handle files whose names contain reserved MS-DOS device names such as (1) LPT1, (2) COM1, (3) AUX, (4) CON, or (5) PRN, which can allow malicious code to bypass detection when it is installed, copied, or executed.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS