What is the severity of CVE-2007-4560?

CVE-2007-4560 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4560?

To fix CVE-2007-4560, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.91.2 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4560?

CVE-2007-4560 affects ClamAV versions prior to 0.91.2, particularly when run in black hole mode.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4560?

CVE-2007-4560 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4560 if I cannot update?

A potential workaround for CVE-2007-4560 is to avoid using black hole mode with ClamAV.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-4560

high

7.6

CWE

28/8/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-4560: OS Command Injection

First published: Tue Aug 28 2007(Updated: )

clamav-milter in ClamAV before 0.91.2, when run in black hole mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters that are used in a certain popen call, involving the "recipient field of sendmail."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
ClamAV	<=0.91.1

Remedy

http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_clamav_remote_code_exection.php

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25439

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4560?
CVE-2007-4560 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4560?
To fix CVE-2007-4560, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.91.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4560?
CVE-2007-4560 affects ClamAV versions prior to 0.91.2, particularly when run in black hole mode.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4560?
CVE-2007-4560 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4560 if I cannot update?
A potential workaround for CVE-2007-4560 is to avoid using black hole mode with ClamAV.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4560?
CVE-2007-4560 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4560?
To fix CVE-2007-4560, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.91.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4560?
CVE-2007-4560 affects ClamAV versions prior to 0.91.2, particularly when run in black hole mode.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-4560?
CVE-2007-4560 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4560 if I cannot update?
A potential workaround for CVE-2007-4560 is to avoid using black hole mode with ClamAV.