- Vulnerability/
- USN-4230-1
8/1/2020
USN-4230-1: ClamAV vulnerability
First published: Wed Jan 08 2020(Updated: )
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain MIME messages. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/clamav | <0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.10.2 | 0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.10.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/clamav | <0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.04.2 | 0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/clamav | <0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 | 0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/clamav | <0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.2 | 0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.2 |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-15961
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4230-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/clamav/0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.10.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/clamav/0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/clamav/0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.18.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/clamav/0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.16.04.2
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4230-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-4230-1?
The severity of USN-4230-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-4230-1?
To fix USN-4230-1, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.10.2 or later.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by USN-4230-1?
USN-4230-1 affects ClamAV versions prior to 0.102.1+dfsg-0ubuntu0.19.10.2.
What products are affected by USN-4230-1?
The products affected by USN-4230-1 are Ubuntu 19.10, 19.04, 18.04, and 16.04.
Who discovered USN-4230-1?
USN-4230-1 was discovered by security researchers tracking vulnerabilities in ClamAV.
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