CVE-2022-20803: ClamAV Double-free Vulnerability in the OLE2 File Parser

Published Feb 17, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the OLE2 file parser of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) versions 0.104.0 through 0.104.2 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device.The vulnerability is due to incorrect use of the realloc function that may result in a double-free. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted OLE2 file to be scanned by ClamAV on the affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to crash, resulting in a denial of service condition.

Affected Software

1 affected component
clamav clamav>=0.104.0<0.104.3

Event History

Feb 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20803?

The severity of CVE-2022-20803 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-20803?

The affected software for CVE-2022-20803 is Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) versions 0.104.0 through 0.104.2.

3

How does CVE-2022-20803 impact devices?

CVE-2022-20803 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-20803?

To fix CVE-2022-20803, it is recommended to update Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) to version 0.104.3 or higher.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-20803?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-20803 is 415.

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