Out-of-bounds write in ClamAV



Published: 2019-11-06 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2007-0899
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor ClamAV

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU35115

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-0899

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

There is a possible heap overflow in libclamav/fsg.c before 0.100.0.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ClamAV: 0.01 - 0.99.4

External links

http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2007-0899


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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