CVE-2023-20197: High severity cisco secure endpoint connector vulnerability
A vulnerability in the filesystem image parser for Hierarchical File System Plus (HFS+) of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to an incorrect check for completion when a file is decompressed, which may result in a loop condition that could cause the affected software to stop responding. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted HFS+ filesystem image to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to stop responding, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software and consuming available system resources. For a description of this vulnerability, see the ClamAV blog .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-20197.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20197?
The severity of CVE-2023-20197 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes ClamAV, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Cisco Secure Endpoint Private Cloud, and Fedora.
Is authentication required to exploit this vulnerability?
No, authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2023-20197?
To fix CVE-2023-20197, update ClamAV to version 0.103.9+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.1+ (for Ubuntu Trusty) or apply the appropriate remedy for other affected software.