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CVE-2009-1372: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 23 2009(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the cli_url_canon 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0985

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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