Advisory Published

USN-4280-2: ClamAV vulnerability

First published: Tue Feb 18 2020(Updated: )

USN-4280-1 fixed a vulnerability in ClamAV. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. Original advisory details: It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled memory when the Data-Loss-Prevention (DLP) feature was enabled. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/clamav<0.102.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1
0.102.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04
All of
ubuntu/clamav<0.102.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.12.04.1
0.102.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.12.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this ClamAV vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this ClamAV vulnerability is USN-4280-2.

  • What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

    The affected software for this vulnerability is ClamAV on Ubuntu 12.04 ESM and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM.

  • What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

    The severity level of this vulnerability is not provided in the given information.

  • How can I fix this ClamAV vulnerability?

    To fix this vulnerability, update ClamAV to version 0.102.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1 for Ubuntu 14.04 ESM and version 0.102.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.12.04.1 for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2020-3123](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-3123), [USN-4280-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4280-1), [ClamAV Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/clamav/0.102.2+dfsg-0ubuntu0.14.04.1+esm1)

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203