CVE-2026-20347: ClamAV Mach-O File Format Processing Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Mach-O file format parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS condition or possibly other expanded impacts as a result of memory corruption on an affected device.

Other sources

ClamAV Mach-O File Format Processing Memory Corruption Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
clamav clamav
Microsoft azl3 clamav 1.5.3-1<1.5.4-1
1.5.4-1
debian/clamav<=1.4.3+dfsg-1~deb12u2, <=1.4.3+dfsg-1
1.4.6+dfsg-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.4-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/clamav to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4.6+dfsg-1

Event History

Aug 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Sep 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:53 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:53 PM
Description
Sep 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20347?

CVE-2026-20347 has a high severity rating of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20347?

Fix CVE-2026-20347 by updating to the latest version of ClamAV that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack can CVE-2026-20347 enable?

CVE-2026-20347 can enable an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition or potentially other impacts through memory corruption.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-20347?

CVE-2026-20347 affects the ClamAV software.

5

When was CVE-2026-20347 published?

CVE-2026-20347 was published on August 7, 2026.

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