CVE-2009-1241: High severity clamav clamav vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in ClamAV before 0.95 allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via a modified RAR archive.

Affected Software

1 affected component
clamav clamav<0.95

Event History

Apr 3, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1241?

CVE-2009-1241 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1241?

To fix CVE-2009-1241, upgrade to ClamAV version 0.95 or later.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2009-1241 enable?

CVE-2009-1241 enables attacks where remote attackers can deliver modified RAR archives that evade detection.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2009-1241?

CVE-2009-1241 affects users running ClamAV versions prior to 0.95.

5

What kind of software is ClamAV associated with in CVE-2009-1241?

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine for detecting malicious software, and CVE-2009-1241 relates specifically to its malware detection capabilities.

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