CVE-2006-2427
First published: Wed May 17 2006(Updated: )
freshclam in (1) Clam Antivirus (ClamAV) 0.88 and (2) ClamXav 1.0.3h and earlier does not drop privileges before processing the config-file command line option, which allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files when an error message displays the first line of the target file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamXav | =1.0.3h | |
| ClamAV | =0.88 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016086
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20085
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/912
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1807
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26453
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA[2006-0514a].txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434008/100/0/threaded
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-0514a%5D.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2427?
CVE-2006-2427 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2427?
To mitigate CVE-2006-2427, update to the latest version of ClamAV or ClamXav that addresses this privilege escalation issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-2427?
CVE-2006-2427 affects users of ClamAV version 0.88 and ClamXav version 1.0.3h and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2427?
CVE-2006-2427 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability allowing users to read arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2006-2427 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2006-2427 can be exploited by local users to read sensitive information through error messages.
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