SourceFire ClamAV 0.92 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceFire ClamAV 0.92. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-6596. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceFire ClamAV 0.92 (Anti-Malware Software). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

ClamAV 0.92 does not recognize Base64 UUEncoded archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the scanner via a Base64-UUEncoded file.

The weakness was published 12/31/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-6596. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 37368 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : clamav (MDVSA-2008:088)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165685 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update clamav (SUSE-SA:2008:024)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39337), Tenable (37368), SecurityFocus (BID 27064†), SecurityTracker (ID 1019148†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-18308†). Similar entries are available at VDB-40304, VDB-42001, VDB-42000 and VDB-41999. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 37368
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : clamav (MDVSA-2008:088)
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OpenVAS ID: 850043
OpenVAS Name: SurgeMail SurgeWeb Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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03/16/2015 +2506 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-6596 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6596
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40305
X-Force: 39337
SecurityFocus: 27064 - ClamAV Multiple Insecure File Handling and Scanner Bypass Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1019148
Vulnerability Center: 18308 - ClamAV 0.92 Scanner Bypass via a Base64 UUEncoded Archive, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 01/12/2025 01:21
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (58), 05/10/2019 18:25 (9), 07/30/2021 10:02 (3), 07/30/2021 10:06 (1), 01/12/2025 01:21 (15)
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Cache ID: 216:376:103

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