ClamAV: Remote execution of arbitrary code

ClamAV: Remote execution of arbitrary code ClamAV is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which may lead to remote execution of arbitrary code. clamav 2006-01-13 2006-01-13: 01 118459 remote 0.88 0.88

ClamAV is a GPL virus scanner.

Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) reported a heap buffer overflow vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to an incorrect boundary check of the user-supplied data prior to copying it to an insufficiently sized memory buffer. The flaw occurs when the application attempts to handle compressed UPX files.

For example by sending a maliciously crafted UPX file into a mail server that is integrated with ClamAV, a remote attacker's supplied code could be executed with escalated privileges.

There is no known workaround at this time.

All ClamAV users should upgrade to the latest version:


    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-antivirus/clamav-0.88"

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