CVE-2009-1270
First published: Wed Apr 08 2009(Updated: )
libclamav/untar.c in ClamAV before 0.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted TAR file that causes (1) clamd and (2) clamscan to hang.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamAV Daemon | <0.95 | |
| Debian | =5.0 | |
| Debian | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.10 | |
| ClamAV | <0.95 |
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Reference Links
- https://wwws.clamav.net/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=1462
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/07/6
- http://osvdb.org/53461
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0934
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-754-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34716
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1771
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:097
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34357
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49846
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1270?
CVE-2009-1270 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which could lead to application hangs.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1270?
To fix CVE-2009-1270, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.95 or later.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2009-1270?
ClamAV versions prior to 0.95 are affected by CVE-2009-1270.
Is CVE-2009-1270 present in Debian or Ubuntu distributions?
Yes, CVE-2009-1270 affects Debian 4.0, 5.0 and Ubuntu 8.10.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-1270 facilitate?
CVE-2009-1270 facilitates a denial of service attack through crafted TAR files.
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