ClamAV 0.85/0.85.1/0.86 libclamav/tnef.c integer coercion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ClamAV 0.85/0.85.1/0.86. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file libclamav/tnef.c. Performing a manipulation results in integer coercion. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-2450. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ClamAV 0.85/0.85.1/0.86 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file libclamav/tnef.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer coercion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-192. Integer coercion refers to a set of flaws pertaining to the type casting, extension, or truncation of primitive data types. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) TNEF, (2) CHM, or (3) FSG file format processors in libclamav for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) 0.86.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to gain privileges via a crafted e-mail message.

The weakness was published 07/24/2005 by Neel Mehta and Alex Wheeler (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at rem0te.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-2450. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 19886 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : clamav (MDKSA-2005:125)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12475.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (21555), Tenable (19886), SecurityFocus (BID 14359†), OSVDB (18257†) and Secunia (SA16180†). Similar entries are available at VDB-82802 and VDB-82803. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer coercion
CWE: CWE-192 / CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 19886
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : clamav (MDKSA-2005:125)
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OpenVAS ID: 55089
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 776-1 (clamav)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rem0te.com
Researcher: Neel Mehta, Alex Wheeler
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CVE: CVE-2005-2450 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2450
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25935
X-Force: 21555
SecurityFocus: 14359 - ClamAV Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 16180
OSVDB: 18257 - Clam AntiVirus TNEF File Processing Multiple Overflows
Vulnerability Center: 8941 - ClamAV Multiple Integer Overflows via TNEF,CHM and FSG File Processors in libclamav, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 07/05/2021 14:46
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (70), 05/10/2019 18:20 (7), 07/05/2021 14:42 (3), 07/05/2021 14:46 (1)
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