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CWE
Advisory Published
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CVE-2010-0098

First published: Thu Apr 08 2010(Updated: )

ClamAV before 0.96 does not properly handle the (1) CAB and (2) 7z file formats, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a crafted archive that is compatible with standard archive utilities.

Credit: cret@cert.org cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ClamAV ClamAV=0.95.2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.86.2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.88.5
ClamAV ClamAV=0.02
ClamAV ClamAV=0.92
ClamAV ClamAV=0.95-rc2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.15
ClamAV ClamAV=0.90-rc2
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=0.85
ClamAV ClamAV=0.84
ClamAV ClamAV=0.3
ClamAV ClamAV=0.93.1
clamavs clamav=0.04
ClamAV ClamAV=0.90-rc1.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.95.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.93
ClamAV ClamAV=0.90
ClamAV ClamAV=0.70-rc
ClamAV ClamAV=0.86-rc1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.68.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.03
ClamAV ClamAV=0.87.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.9-rc1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.74
ClamAV ClamAV=0.93.3
ClamAV ClamAV=0.88
ClamAV ClamAV=0.91-rc1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.86.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.71
ClamAV ClamAV=0.88.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.60p
ClamAV ClamAV=0.94
ClamAV ClamAV=0.80-rc
ClamAV ClamAV=0.91.2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.90.3
ClamAV ClamAV=0.85.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.90-rc1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.13
ClamAV ClamAV=0.10
ClamAV ClamAV=0.94.2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.80-rc3
ClamAV ClamAV=0.12
ClamAV ClamAV=0.23
ClamAV ClamAV=0.84-rc1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.80-rc2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.95
ClamAV ClamAV=0.60
ClamAV ClamAV=0.88.2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.83
ClamAV ClamAV=0.20
ClamAV ClamAV=0.80-rc4
ClamAV ClamAV=0.90-rc3
ClamAV ClamAV=0.70
ClamAV ClamAV=0.88.4
ClamAV ClamAV=0.14
ClamAV ClamAV=0.24
ClamAV ClamAV=0.66
ClamAV ClamAV=0.51
ClamAV ClamAV=0.52
ClamAV ClamAV=0.22
ClamAV ClamAV=0.72
ClamAV ClamAV=0.95-rc1
clamavs clamav=0.06
ClamAV ClamAV=0.91-rc2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.75
ClamAV ClamAV=0.05
ClamAV ClamAV=0.91
ClamAV ClamAV=0.54
ClamAV ClamAV=0.96-rc1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.80
ClamAV ClamAV<=0.96
ClamAV ClamAV=0.87
ClamAV ClamAV=0.21
ClamAV ClamAV=0.84-rc2
ClamAV ClamAV=0.67-1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.14-pre
ClamAV ClamAV=0.90.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.91.1
ClamAV ClamAV=0.95.3
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=0.82
ClamAV ClamAV=0.73
ClamAV=0.04
ClamAV=0.06

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39262

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0098?

    CVE-2010-0098 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow bypassing of virus detection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0098?

    To fix CVE-2010-0098, update ClamAV to version 0.96 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.

  • Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2010-0098?

    CVE-2010-0098 affects multiple versions of ClamAV prior to 0.96, including 0.95.2 and earlier.

  • What types of files are improperly handled due to CVE-2010-0098?

    CVE-2010-0098 specifically affects CAB and 7z file formats within ClamAV.

  • Can CVE-2010-0098 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0098 can be exploited remotely through crafted archive files.

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