CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1371

First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )

ClamAV (aka Clam AntiVirus) before 0.99.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted mew packer executable.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
ClamAV Daemon<=0.99.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1371?

    CVE-2016-1371 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1371?

    To fix CVE-2016-1371, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.99.2 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1371?

    CVE-2016-1371 affects ClamAV versions up to 0.99.1 and Ubuntu versions 12.04, 14.04, and 16.04.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1371?

    CVE-2016-1371 is a denial of service vulnerability that allows remote attackers to crash the application.

  • Can CVE-2016-1371 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1371 can be exploited remotely using a crafted mew packer executable.

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