Darold squidclamav up to 6.6 squidclamav.c squidclamav_check_preview_handler memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Darold squidclamav up to 6.6. The impacted element is the function squidclamav_check_preview_handler of the file squidclamav.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-3501. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Darold squidclamav up to 6.6 (Firewall Software). Affected is the function squidclamav_check_preview_handler of the file squidclamav.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The squidclamav_check_preview_handler function in squidclamav.c in SquidClamav 5.x before 5.8 and 6.x before 6.7 passes an unescaped URL to a system command call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a URL with certain characters, as demonstrated using %0D or %0A.

The weakness was shared 08/25/2012 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3501. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61675 (FreeBSD : squidclamav -- Denial of Service (8defa0f9-ee8a-11e1-8bd8-0022156e8794)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 6.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (61675), SecurityFocus (BID 54663†), OSVDB (84138†), Secunia (SA49057†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36165†). The entry VDB-61799 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 61675
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : squidclamav -- Denial of Service (8defa0f9-ee8a-11e1-8bd8-0022156e8794)
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OpenVAS ID: 71836
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: squidclamav
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: squidclamav 6.2
Patch: github.com

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06/14/2012 🔍
07/25/2012 +41 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +915 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 80f74451f628264d1d9a1f1c0bbcebc932ba5e00
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61794
SecurityFocus: 54663 - SquidClamav URL Parsing Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 49057 - SquidClamav Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 84138
Vulnerability Center: 36165 - SquidClamav Remote DoS Vulnerability via a URL With Certain Characters, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/12/2021 11:52
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (65), 04/17/2017 11:01 (11), 12/12/2021 11:44 (5), 12/12/2021 11:52 (1)
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