USN-7011-1: ClamAV vulnerabilities

Published Sep 16, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain PDF files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-20505) It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled logfile privileges. A local attacker could use this issue to cause ClamAV to overwrite arbitrary files, possibly leading to privilege escalation. (CVE-2024-20506)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/clamav<1.0.7+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
1.0.7+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/clamav<0.103.12+dfsg-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
0.103.12+dfsg-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/clamav<0.103.12+dfsg-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
0.103.12+dfsg-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Sep 16, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7011-1?

USN-7011-1 has a severity rating that may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service through specific vulnerabilities in ClamAV.

2

How do I fix USN-7011-1?

To fix USN-7011-1, upgrade ClamAV to the recommended patched versions for your operating system releases.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7011-1?

USN-7011-1 addresses vulnerabilities related to improper handling of PDF files and logfile privileges in ClamAV.

4

Who is affected by USN-7011-1?

Users of specific versions of ClamAV on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04 are affected by USN-7011-1.

5

What is the impact of the vulnerabilities in USN-7011-1?

The impact of the vulnerabilities in USN-7011-1 may lead to crashes or denial of service for users running vulnerable ClamAV versions.

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