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CVE-2007-3024

First published: Thu Jun 07 2007(Updated: )

libclamav/others.c in ClamAV before 0.90.3 and 0.91 before 0.91rc1 uses insecure permissions for temporary files that are created by the cli_gentempstream function in clamd/clamdscan, which might allow local users to read sensitive files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco ClamAV=0.90
Cisco ClamAV=0.90.1
Cisco ClamAV=0.90.2
Cisco ClamAV=0.90_rc1.1
Cisco ClamAV=0.90_rc2
Cisco ClamAV=0.90_rc3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-3024?

    CVE-2007-3024 is considered to have moderate severity due to the potential for local users to read sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-3024?

    To fix CVE-2007-3024, upgrade to ClamAV version 0.90.3 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3024?

    CVE-2007-3024 affects ClamAV versions prior to 0.90.3 and specific pre-release versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3024?

    CVE-2007-3024 is a local file permissions vulnerability that allows access to sensitive files.

  • What actions could an attacker take exploiting CVE-2007-3024?

    An attacker could exploit CVE-2007-3024 to read sensitive files by leveraging insecure permissions on temporary files.

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