# CVE-2007-1557: Format string vulnerability in F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security 6.02 allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly gain pr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-03-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Format string vulnerability in F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security 6.02 allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly gain privileges via format string specifiers in the Management Server name field on the Communication settings page.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23023
- http://www.layereddefense.com/F-SecureMar18.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1055
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463190/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2472
- http://osvdb.org/34764

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