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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 >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2005:125: clamav Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2005:125: clamav |
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Check for the version of the clamav package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:125 (clamav). Neel Mehta and Alex Wheeler discovered integer overflow vulnerabilites in Clam AntiVirus when handling the TNEF, CHM, and FSG file formats. By sending a specially-crafted file, a possible hacker could execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the user running Clam AV. This update provides clamav 0.86.2 which is not vulnerable to these issues. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:125 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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