ClamAV.Multiple.Memory.Corrpution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in ClamAV antivirus.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted pdf file or UPX-packed executable files. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system, via a crafted PDF or executable file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

ClamAV Project ClamAV prior to 0.97.8

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the vendor's website.
https://github.com/vrtadmin/clamav-devel/commit/24ff855c82d3f5c62bc5788a5776cefbffce2971

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)