CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-2170

First published: Tue May 12 2015(Updated: )

The upx decoder in ClamAV before 0.98.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=14.10
Ubuntu=15.04
ClamAV Daemon<=0.98.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-2170?

    CVE-2015-2170 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-2170?

    To fix CVE-2015-2170, users should update ClamAV to version 0.98.7 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2015-2170?

    CVE-2015-2170 affects ClamAV versions up to 0.98.6 and specific versions of Ubuntu Linux including 12.04, 14.04, 14.10, and 15.04.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-2170?

    CVE-2015-2170 is a denial of service vulnerability in the upx decoder of ClamAV.

  • Can CVE-2015-2170 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-2170 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted files.

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