CVE-2015-1461: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Feb 03 2015(Updated: )
ClamAV before 0.98.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted (1) Yoda's crypter or (2) mew packer file, related to a "heap out of bounds condition."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| ClamAV | <=0.98.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.clamav.net/2015/01/clamav-0986-has-been-released.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148950.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148958.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00020.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62536
- http://securitytracker.com/id/1031672
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-08
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1461?
CVE-2015-1461 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1461?
To fix CVE-2015-1461, update ClamAV to version 0.98.6 or later, as this version contains the necessary patches.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2015-1461?
CVE-2015-1461 affects all ClamAV versions prior to 0.98.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1461?
CVE-2015-1461 is a heap out of bounds vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit the system.
Does CVE-2015-1461 affect specific operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2015-1461 affects Fedora 20 and 21 when running vulnerable versions of ClamAV.
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