How severe is CVE-2008-6085?

CVE-2008-6085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6085 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6085?

CVE-2008-6085 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6085?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6085 published?

CVE-2008-6085 was published on 2009-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6085

CVE-2008-6085 is a high-severity vulnerability in F-secure F-secure Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: F-secure F-secure Anti-virus
Published: 2009-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Internet Security 2006 through 2008, Anti-Virus 2006 through 2008, and others, when configured to scan inside compressed archives, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM compressed archive file, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6085?: Integer overflow in multiple F-Secure anti-virus products, including Internet Security 2006 through 2008, Anti-Virus 2006 through 2008, and others, when configured to scan inside compressed archives, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPM compressed archive file, which triggers a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2008-6085?: CVE-2008-6085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6085 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6085?: CVE-2008-6085 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6085?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6085 published?: CVE-2008-6085 was published on 2009-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (41)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:7.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2007:*:second:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_citrix_servers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_microsoft_exchange:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_microsoft_exchange:6.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_microsoft_exchange:7.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_mimesweeper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_windows_servers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_workstations:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_for_workstations:7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_client_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_client_security:5.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_client_security:5.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_client_security:5.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_server_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_server_security:5.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus_linux_server_security:5.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_client_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_client_security:7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_home_server_security:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_gatekeeper_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_gatekeeper_for_windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:7.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2007:*:second:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_internet_security:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_linux_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_messaging_security_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_messaging_security_gateway:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_protection_service_for_business:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_protection_service_for_business:3.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_protection_service_for_consumers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_protection_service_for_consumers:5.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_protection_service_for_consumers:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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