ClamAV up to 0.89 header path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ClamAV up to 0.89. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation of the argument header can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-0898. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ClamAV up to 0.89 (Anti-Malware Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument header with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in clamd in Clam AntiVirus ClamAV before 0.90 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id MIME header parameter in a multi-part message.

The weakness was published 02/15/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mandriva.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-0898 since 02/13/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 24776 (Debian DSA-1263-1 : clamav - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165090 (SUSE Security Update for ClamAV (SUSE-SA:2007:017)).

Upgrading to version 0.90 eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 10186.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (32535), Tenable (24776), SecurityFocus (BID 22581†), OSVDB (32282†) and Secunia (SA24187†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3489, VDB-35079, VDB-38538 and VDB-41231. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Anti-Malware Software

Name

• ClamAV

Version

• 0.1
• 0.2
• 0.3
• 0.4
• 0.5
• 0.6
• 0.7
• 0.8
• 0.9
• 0.10
• 0.11
• 0.12
• 0.13
• 0.14
• 0.15
• 0.16
• 0.17
• 0.18
• 0.19
• 0.20
• 0.21
• 0.22
• 0.23
• 0.24
• 0.25
• 0.26
• 0.27
• 0.28
• 0.29
• 0.30
• 0.31
• 0.32
• 0.33
• 0.34
• 0.35
• 0.36
• 0.37
• 0.38
• 0.39
• 0.40
• 0.41
• 0.42
• 0.43
• 0.44
• 0.45
• 0.46
• 0.47
• 0.48
• 0.49
• 0.50
• 0.51
• 0.52
• 0.53
• 0.54
• 0.55
• 0.56
• 0.57
• 0.58
• 0.59
• 0.60
• 0.61
• 0.62
• 0.63
• 0.64
• 0.65
• 0.66
• 0.67
• 0.68
• 0.69
• 0.70
• 0.71
• 0.72
• 0.73
• 0.74
• 0.75
• 0.76
• 0.77
• 0.78
• 0.79
• 0.80
• 0.81
• 0.82
• 0.83
• 0.84
• 0.85
• 0.86
• 0.87
• 0.88
• 0.89

License

• free

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 24776
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1263-1 : clamav - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 58118
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1263-1 (clamav)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ClamAV 0.90

Snort ID: 10186

Timelineinfo

02/13/2007 🔍
02/15/2007 +2 days 🔍
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02/16/2007 +0 days 🔍
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02/26/2007 +9 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2937 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mandriva.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-0898 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0898
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35080
X-Force: 32535
SecurityFocus: 22581 - ClamAV MIME Header ID Parameter String Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Secunia: 24187 - ClamAV MIME Header Handling and CAB File Processing Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 32282 - Clam AntiVirus MIME Header Traversal Arbitrary File Overwrite
SecurityTracker: 1017660 - Clam AntiVirus MIME Parameter Directory Traversal Bug Lets Remote Users Overwrite Certain Files
Vulnerability Center: 14389 - ClamAV AntiVirus Directory Traversal in the id MIME Header Parameter in a Multi-Part Message, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-0623

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 07/13/2021 13:41
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (66), 05/10/2019 18:22 (19), 07/13/2021 13:41 (2)
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