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Family: SuSE Local Security Checks --> Category: infos

SUSE-SA:2005:038: clamav Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check for the version of the clamav package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2005:038 (clamav).


This security update upgrades the Clamav virus scan engine to
the version 0.68.1.

Among other bugfixes and improvements, this update fixes a bug in the
Quantum decompressor routines that can be used for a remote denial
of service attack against clamd.

This bug is tracked by the Mitre CVE ID CVE-2005-2056.

Also the Clam AV Mail Filter (clamav-milter) Plugin when used in sendmail
could be used for a remote denial of service attack.

This bug is tracked by the Mitre CVE ID CVE-2005-2070.


Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/advisories/2005_38_clamav.html
Threat Level: Medium

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