CVE-2005-0218
First published: Sun Feb 06 2005(Updated: )
ClamAV 0.80 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a base64 encoded image in a data: (RFC 2397) URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamXAV | =0.51 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.52 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.53 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.54 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.60 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.65 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.67 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.68 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.68.1 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.80 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Jan/0332.html
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Jan/0537.html
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=300116
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-46.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13900/
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nature of CVE-2005-0218?
CVE-2005-0218 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning in ClamAV by using a base64 encoded image in a data URL.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2005-0218?
CVE-2005-0218 affects ClamAV versions 0.51 and earlier, including 0.52, 0.53, 0.54, 0.60, 0.65, 0.67, 0.68, and 0.68.1.
How can I patch CVE-2005-0218 in ClamAV?
To fix CVE-2005-0218, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.81 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What risks does CVE-2005-0218 pose to systems using ClamAV?
CVE-2005-0218 poses a risk of malware being delivered undetected, potentially allowing malicious content to execute on a system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0218 in vulnerable versions of ClamAV?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2005-0218; the best approach is to upgrade to a secure version.
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