7.8
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-2029

First published: Mon Apr 30 2007(Updated: )

File descriptor leak in the PDF handler in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
ClamAV=0.84_rc2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-2029?

    CVE-2007-2029 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-2029?

    To fix CVE-2007-2029, update Clam AntiVirus to version 0.84_rc3 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2007-2029?

    CVE-2007-2029 affects ClamAV version 0.84_rc2 and earlier versions of Debian Linux.

  • Can CVE-2007-2029 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-2029 can be exploited remotely through a crafted PDF file.

  • What impact does CVE-2007-2029 have on systems?

    CVE-2007-2029 can lead to a denial of service, making the system unresponsive.

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