CVE-2015-1463
First published: Tue Feb 03 2015(Updated: )
ClamAV before 0.98.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted petite packer file, related to an "incorrect compiler optimization."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamAV | <=0.98.5 | |
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedora | =21 |
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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
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-08
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1463?
CVE-2015-1463 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1463?
To fix CVE-2015-1463, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.98.6 or later.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2015-1463?
ClamAV versions prior to 0.98.6, including version 0.98.5, are affected by CVE-2015-1463.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-1463?
CVE-2015-1463 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a crash by sending crafted petite packer files.
Does CVE-2015-1463 affect Fedora users?
Yes, CVE-2015-1463 affects Fedora users running versions 20 and 21 with vulnerable ClamAV installations.
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