CVE-2022-20785: ClamAV HTML Scanning Memory Leak Vulnerability Affecting Cisco Products: April 2022
On April 20, 2022, the following vulnerability in the ClamAV scanning library versions 0.103.5 and earlier and 0.104.2 and earlier was disclosed: A vulnerability in HTML file parser of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) versions 0.104.0 through 0.104.2 and LTS version 0.103.5 and prior versions could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. For a description of this vulnerability, see the ClamAV blog. This advisory will be updated as additional information becomes available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-20785?
CVE-2022-20785 is a vulnerability in the ClamAV scanning library versions 0.103.5 and earlier and 0.104.2 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20785?
CVE-2022-20785 has a severity value of 7.5, which is classified as high.
What software is affected by CVE-2022-20785?
CVE-2022-20785 affects ClamAV versions 0.103.5 and earlier and 0.104.2 and earlier, as well as Cisco Secure Endpoint, Fedora, and Debian Linux.
How can I fix CVE-2022-20785?
To fix CVE-2022-20785, you should update ClamAV to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-20785?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-20785 in the references provided: [Reference 1](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00004.html), [Reference 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7RV6BLIATIJE74SQ6NG5ZC4JK5MMDQ2R/), [Reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BX5ZXNHP4NFYQ5BFSKY3WT7NTBZUYG7L/)