CVE-2009-1241: High severity clamav clamav vulnerability
Published Apr 3, 2009
·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.