CVE-2019-1786: Clam AntiVirus PDF Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
First published: Mon Apr 08 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Portable Document Format (PDF) scanning functionality of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.101.1 and 0.101.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper data handling mechanisms within the device buffer while indexing remaining file data on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted PDF files to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read condition, resulting in a crash that could result in a denial of service condition on an affected device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Clamav Clamav | =0.101.0 | |
| Clamav Clamav | =0.101.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1786?
The severity of CVE-2019-1786 is high.
How does CVE-2019-1786 affect Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software?
CVE-2019-1786 could cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2019-1786?
CVE-2019-1786 is a vulnerability in the Portable Document Format (PDF) scanning functionality of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2019-1786?
CVE-2019-1786 is associated with CWE-125 and CWE-20.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.101.0 and 0.101.1?
To mitigate the vulnerability, update ClamAV Software to version 0.101.2 or later.
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