[ GLSA 201801-19 ] ClamAV

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: ClamAV: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201801-19)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-01-26
Bug(s): #645794
ID: 201801-19

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in ClamAV, the worst of
which may allow execution of arbitrary code.


Background

ClamAV is a GPL virus scanner.

Affected Packages

Package: app-antivirus/clamav
Vulnerable: < 0.99.3
Unaffected: >= 0.99.3
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in ClamAV. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could cause ClamAV to scan a specially crafted file,
possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of
the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All ClamAV users should upgrade to the latest version: