Heap Overflow Vulnerability in ClamAV by Sourcefire
CVE-2007-0899

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Clamav

Status
Clamav
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 November 2019

What is CVE-2007-0899?

The vulnerability involves a heap overflow issue in ClamAV, specifically in the libclamav component (fsg.c), that predates version 0.100.0. This flaw may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt services by exploiting the way ClamAV processes certain inputs. Users of affected ClamAV versions should consider upgrading to a secure release to mitigate potential risks.

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2007-0899
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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