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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200405-03] ClamAV VirusEvent parameter vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200405-03] ClamAV VirusEvent parameter vulnerability |
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ClamAV VirusEvent parameter vulnerability Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200405-03 (ClamAV VirusEvent parameter vulnerability) The VirusEvent parameter in the clamav.conf configuration file permits to specify a system command to run whenever a virus is found. This system command can make use of the "%f" parameter which is replaced by the name of the file infected. The name of the file scanned is under control of the attacker and is not sufficiently checked. Version 0.70 of clamav disables the use of the "%f" parameter. Impact Sending a virus with a malicious file name can result in execution of arbirary system commands with the rights of the antivirus process. Since clamav is often associated to mail servers for email scanning, this attack can be used remotely. Workaround You should not use the "%f" parameter in your VirusEvent configuration. References: http://www.clamav.net/ Solution: All users of Clam AntiVirus should upgrade to the latest stable version: # emerge sync # emerge -pv ">=net-mail/clamav-0.70" # emerge ">=net-mail/clamav-0.70" Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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