CVE-2008-1836
First published: Wed Apr 16 2008(Updated: )
The rfc2231 function in message.c in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message that produces a string that is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer over-read.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamXAV | =0.92 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.90rc1 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.90.1 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.91 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.90 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.90_rc1.1 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.90_rc2 | |
| ClamXAV | =0.90_rc3 | |
| ClamAV | =0.90 | |
| ClamAV | =0.90.1 | |
| ClamAV | =0.90_rc1.1 | |
| ClamAV | =0.90_rc2 | |
| ClamAV | =0.90_rc3 | |
| ClamAV | =0.90rc1 | |
| ClamAV | =0.91 | |
| ClamAV | =0.92 |
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Reference Links
- https://wwws.clamav.net/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=881
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00009.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00249.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:088
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28784
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29891
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30253
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30328
- http://up2date.astaro.com/2008/08/up2date_asg_v7300_ga_released.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31576
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31882
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-19.xml
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41868
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1836?
CVE-2008-1836 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a buffer over-read.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2008-1836?
CVE-2008-1836 affects ClamAV versions 0.90 through 0.92, including release candidates.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1836?
To fix CVE-2008-1836, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.93 or later.
What impact does CVE-2008-1836 have on systems?
CVE-2008-1836 can cause a denial of service, resulting in the affected application crashing.
Can CVE-2008-1836 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1836 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted messages.
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