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AA-2009.0122 -- [Win] -- Panda Security: Reduced Security

Date: 26 May 2009

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AA-2009.0122                  AUSCERT Advisory

                                   [Win]
                     Panda Security: Reduced Security
                                26 May 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Panda Internet Security 2009
                      Panda Global Protection 2009
                      Panda Antivirus Pro 2009
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Reduced Security
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
Member content until: Tuesday, June 23 2009

OVERVIEW:

      A vulnerability has been patched in multiple Panda products.


IMPACT:

      Specially crafted CAB and TAR files can bypass the parsing engine of
      the following Panda products:

      Panda Internet Security 2009 [1]
      Panda Global Protection 2009 [2]
      Panda Antivirus Pro 2009 [3]


MITIGATION:

      The vendor has released hotfixes for each of the affected products. 
      [1, 2, 3]


REFERENCES:

      [1] Hotfix hfp140807s29_r1.exe Problems scanning malformed compressed 
          files
          http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/support/card?id=60039&idIdioma=2

      [2] Hotfix hfgp20807s28_r2.exe Problems scanning malformed compressed files
          http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/support/card?id=80060&idIdioma=2
 
      [3] Hotfix hft80807s24_r1.exe Problems scanning malformed compressed files
          http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/support/card?id=70025&idIdioma=2

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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