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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-2007:043: clamav Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2007:043: 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-2007:043 (clamav). Clam AntiVirus ClamAV before 0.90 does not close open file descriptors under certain conditions, which permits remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption and failed scans) via CAB archives with a cabinet header record length of zero, which causes a function to return without closing a file descriptor. (CVE-2007-0897) Directory traversal vulnerability in clamd in Clam AntiVirus ClamAV before 0.90 permits remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id MIME header parameter in a multi-part message. (CVE-2007-0898) The update to 0.90 addresses these issues. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:043 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2007 Tenable Network Security |
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