CVE-2005-2056
First published: Tue Jun 28 2005(Updated: )
The Quantum archive decompressor in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.86.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted Quantum archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamXAV | =0.85 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.85.1 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.86 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=337279
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-23.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15811
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-737
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_38_clamav.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14058
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2056?
CVE-2005-2056 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2056?
To fix CVE-2005-2056, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.86.1 or later as it includes the necessary patches.
What versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2005-2056?
CVE-2005-2056 affects ClamAV versions 0.85, 0.85.1, and 0.86.
What type of attack is CVE-2005-2056 associated with?
CVE-2005-2056 is associated with remote denial of service attacks via crafted Quantum archives.
Can CVE-2005-2056 lead to data loss?
CVE-2005-2056 does not lead to data loss but can crash the ClamAV application, affecting its functionality.
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