CVE-2005-1923
First published: Thu Jun 30 2005(Updated: )
The ENSURE_BITS macro in mszipd.c for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) 0.83, and other versions vefore 0.86, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption by infinite loop) via a cabinet (CAB) file with the cffile_FolderOffset field set to 0xff, which causes a zero-length read.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamXAV | =0.84_rc1 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.85.1 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.85 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.83 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.84_rc2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1923?
CVE-2005-1923 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to CPU consumption caused by an infinite loop.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1923?
To fix CVE-2005-1923, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.86 or later.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2005-1923?
CVE-2005-1923 affects ClamAV versions 0.83, 0.84_rc1, 0.84_rc2, 0.85, and 0.85.1.
Can CVE-2005-1923 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1923 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted CAB file.
What impact does CVE-2005-1923 have on systems running ClamAV?
The impact of CVE-2005-1923 is significant as it leads to high CPU consumption potentially causing system unresponsiveness.
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