CVE-2006-1989: Buffer Overflow
Published May 1, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the getdatabase function in the HTTP client in Freshclam in ClamAV 0.80 to 0.88.1 might allow remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via long HTTP headers.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Clam Anti-Virus clamav=0.88
Clam Anti-Virus clamav=0.88.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 1, 2006
CVE Published
07:06 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1989?
CVE-2006-1989 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1989?
To fix CVE-2006-1989, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.88.2 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-1989?
CVE-2006-1989 affects ClamAV versions 0.80 to 0.88.1.
4
What causes CVE-2006-1989?
CVE-2006-1989 is caused by a buffer overflow in the get_database function of the Freshclam HTTP client.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-1989?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2006-1989; upgrading is the recommended action.