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CVE-2006-1615

First published: Thu Apr 06 2006(Updated: )

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the logging code in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.88.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: as of 20060410, it is unclear whether this is a vulnerability, as there is some evidence that the arguments are actually being sanitized properly.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ClamAV=0.86.2
ClamAV=0.02
ClamAV=0.8-rc3
ClamAV=0.15
ClamAV=0.75.1
ClamAV=0.65
ClamAV=0.81
ClamAV=0.86
ClamAV=0.01
ClamAV=0.85
ClamAV=0.84
ClamAV=0.3
ClamAV=0.70-rc
ClamAV=0.86-rc1
ClamAV=0.68.1
ClamAV=0.03
ClamAV=0.87.1
ClamAV=0.74
ClamAV=0.86.1
ClamAV=0.71
ClamAV=0.60p
ClamAV=0.80-rc
ClamAV=0.85.1
ClamAV=0.13
ClamAV=0.81-rc1
ClamAV=0.10
ClamAV=0.80-rc3
ClamAV=0.12
ClamAV=0.23
ClamAV=0.84-rc1
ClamAV=0.80-rc2
ClamAV=0.80-rc1
ClamAV=0.60
ClamAV=0.83
ClamAV=0.20
ClamAV=0.80-rc4
ClamAV=0.70
ClamAV=0.14
ClamAV=0.24
ClamAV=0.66
ClamAV=0.51
ClamAV=0.52
ClamAV=0.22
ClamAV=0.72
ClamAV=0.75
ClamAV=0.05
ClamAV=0.54
ClamAV=0.80
ClamAV=0.87
ClamAV=0.21
ClamAV=0.84-rc2
ClamAV=0.67-1
ClamAV=0.14-pre
ClamAV=0.67
ClamAV=0.68
ClamAV=0.53
ClamAV<=0.88
ClamAV=0.82
ClamAV=0.73

Remedy

http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Apr/0002.html

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19534

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19536

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19564

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19570

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/19608

Remedy

http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=407078&group_id=86638

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1024

Remedy

http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200604-06.xml

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17388

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1615?

    CVE-2006-1615 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1615?

    To fix CVE-2006-1615, users should upgrade to ClamAV version 0.88.1 or later.

  • What versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2006-1615?

    CVE-2006-1615 affects multiple versions of ClamAV prior to 0.88.1, including versions like 0.86.2 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2006-1615 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code?

    Yes, CVE-2006-1615 could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to format string vulnerabilities.

  • Is there evidence of mitigation in CVE-2006-1615?

    As of the last update, there is some evidence suggesting that argument sanitization may mitigate the impact of CVE-2006-1615.

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