#VU10317 Buffer overflow in ClamAV - CVE-2017-12379

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10317

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12379

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ClamAV
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: ClamAV

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to input validation checking mechanisms in the message parsing function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email, trigger a messageAddArgument (in message.c) buffer overflow condition and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 0.99.3.

Vulnerable software versions

ClamAV: 0.97.0 - 0.97.6, 0.98.0, 0.99.0 - 0.99.2

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External links
https://blog.clamav.net/2018/01/clamav-0993-has-been-released.html

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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.