Sophos · Sophos Anti-Virus · CVE-2005-1551
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Sophos Anti-Virus version 3.93
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to bypass virus protection due to a race condition. This occurs when downloaded files are not checked for viruses if they have only been written, and the file is executed before the antivirus starts on system reboot.
**Recommendations**
For Sophos Anti-Virus version 3.93, consider updating to a newer version that addresses this issue, as the current version does not properly check downloaded files for viruses, creating a potential security risk. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.