CVE-2009-1372: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 23, 2009
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the cliurlcanon function in libclamav/phishcheck.c in ClamAV before 0.95.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.

Affected Software

100 affected components
clamav clamav=0.86.2
clamav clamav=0.88.5
clamav clamav=0.02
clamav clamav=0.92
clamav clamav=0.15
clamav clamav=0.75.1
clamav clamav=0.65
clamav clamav=0.88.7
clamav clamav=0.81
clamav clamav=0.86
clamav clamav=0.01
clamav clamav=0.92_p0
clamav clamav=0.85
clamav clamav=0.84
clamav clamav=0.3
clamav clamav=0.91.2_p0
clamav clamav=0.93.1
clamav clamav=0.93
clamav clamav=0.90
clamav clamav=0.70-rc
clamav clamav=0.68.1
clamav clamav=0.03
clamav clamav=0.87.1
clamav clamav=0.74
clamav clamav=0.93.3
clamav clamav=0.88
clamav clamav=0.86.1
clamav clamav=0.71
clamav clamav=0.88.1
clamav clamav=0.60p
clamav clamav=0.94
clamav clamav=0.91.2
clamav clamav=0.80_rc3
clamav clamav=0.91_rc2
clamav clamav<=0.95
clamav clamav=0.90.3
clamav clamav=0.80_rc2
clamav clamav=0.85.1
clamav clamav=0.91_rc1
clamav clamav=0.13
clamav clamav=0.90_rc1
clamav clamav=0.10
clamav clamav=0.94.2
clamav clamav=0.95-src1
clamav clamav=0.90.1_p0
clamav clamav=0.12
clamav clamav=0.88.7_p0
clamav clamav=0.23
clamav clamav=0.90.3_p1
clamav clamav=0.95
clamav clamav=0.60
clamav clamav=0.84_rc2
clamav clamav=0.88.2
clamav clamav=0.83
clamav clamav=0.20
clamav clamav=0.80-rc4
clamav clamav=0.70
clamav clamav=0.88.4
clamav clamav=0.90.3_p0
clamav clamav=0.24
clamav clamav=0.90.2_p0
clamav clamav=0.81_rc1
clamav clamav=0.66
clamav clamav=0.51
clamav clamav=0.52
clamav clamav=0.8_-rc3
clamav clamav=0.22
clamav clamav=0.90_rc1.1
clamav clamav=0.84_rc1
clamav clamav=0.86_rc1
clamav clamav=0.72
clamav clamav=0.75
clamav clamav=0.05
clamav clamav=0.91
clamav clamav=0.54
clamav clamav=0.80
clamav clamav=0.87
clamav clamav=0.21
clamav clamav=0.80_rc1
clamav clamav=0.88.7_p1
clamav clamav=0.67-1
clamav clamav=0.90_rc2
clamav clamav=0.14-pre
clamav clamav=0.90.1
clamav clamav=0.90_rc3
clamav clamav=0.91.1
clamav clamav=0.88.3
clamav clamav=0.67
clamav clamav=0.92.1
clamav clamav=0.90.2
clamav clamav=0.68
clamav clamav=0.53
clamav clamav=0.93.2
clamav clamav=0.88.6
clamav clamav=0.94.1
clamav clamav=0.80_rc
clamav clamav=0.82
clamav clamav=0.9_rc1
clamav clamav=0.73
clamav clamav=0.95

Event History

Apr 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1372?

CVE-2009-1372 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1372?

To mitigate CVE-2009-1372, you should upgrade to ClamAV version 0.95.1 or later, as it addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1372?

CVE-2009-1372 affects various versions of ClamAV prior to 0.95.1, including versions 0.86.2, 0.88.5, and others listed in the vulnerability report.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1372?

CVE-2009-1372 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the cli_url_canon function of ClamAV.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-1372?

The impacts of CVE-2009-1372 can include application crashes and the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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