CVE-2024-20380: ClamAV HTML Parser Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Apr 18, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the HTML parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to an issue in the C to Rust foreign function interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file containing HTML content to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software.

Affected Software

4 affected components
clamav clamav
clamav clamav=1.3.0
clamav clamav=1.3.0-rc
clamav clamav=1.3.0-rc2

Event History

Apr 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20380?

CVE-2024-20380 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20380?

To fix CVE-2024-20380, update ClamAV to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-20380?

CVE-2024-20380 affects versions of ClamAV that utilize the HTML parser.

4

Can CVE-2024-20380 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20380 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

5

What impact does CVE-2024-20380 have on devices?

CVE-2024-20380 may lead to a denial of service condition, making the affected devices unresponsive.

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