CVE-2010-1311: Input Validation

Published Apr 8, 2010
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Updated

The qtmdecompress function in libclamav/mspack.c in ClamAV before 0.96 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted CAB archive that uses the Quantum (aka .Q) compression format. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

96 affected components
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

Remediation

Event History

Apr 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1311?

CVE-2010-1311 has been classified as a Medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1311?

To fix CVE-2010-1311, upgrade to ClamAV version 0.96 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2010-1311 have on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2010-1311 includes memory corruption and potential application crashes when processing crafted CAB archives.

4

What versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2010-1311?

CVE-2010-1311 affects ClamAV versions before 0.96, including versions like 0.95.2 and earlier.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1311?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2010-1311; upgrading to a patched version is the recommended approach.

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