CVE-2022-20796: ClamAV Truncated File Denial of Service Vulnerability Affecting Cisco Products: April 2022
On May 4, 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 Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) versions 0.103.4, 0.103.5, 0.104.1, and 0.104.2 could allow an authenticated, local attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. For a description of this vulnerability, see the ClamAV blog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-20796.
Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
The ClamAV scanning library versions 0.103.4, 0.103.5, 0.104.1, and 0.104.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20796?
The severity of CVE-2022-20796 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated, local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, patches and updates are available to fix this vulnerability. Please refer to the vendor's advisory for more information.