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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200501-46] ClamAV: Multiple issues Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
ClamAV: Multiple issues
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200501-46
(ClamAV: Multiple issues)
ClamAV fails to properly scan ZIP files with special headers
(CVE-2005-0133) and base64 encoded images in URLs.
Impact
By sending a base64 encoded image file in a URL a possible hacker could
evade virus scanning. By sending a specially-crafted ZIP file an
attacker could cause a Denial of Service by crashing the clamd daemon.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-0133
http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=440649
http://secunia.com/advisories/13900/
Solution:
All ClamAV users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-antivirus/clamav-0.81"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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