Fedora 37 update for clamav



| Updated: 2024-06-14
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-40477
CWE-ID CWE-129
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

clamav
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Validation of Array Index

EUVDB-ID: #VU79711

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40477

CWE-ID: CWE-129 - Improper Validation of Array Index

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array index when processing recovery volumes. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 37

clamav: before 0.103.10-1.fc37

CPE2.3 External links

https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2023-4576748282


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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