CWE
835
Advisory Published
Updated

cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee: ClamAV HFS+ File Scanning Infinite Loop Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 16 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the filesystem image parser for Hierarchical File System Plus (HFS+) of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.This vulnerability is due to an incorrect check for completion when a

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ClamAV

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Child vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee?

    The severity of cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee is classified as high due to the potential for denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee?

    To fix cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee, upgrade to the patched version of ClamAV as recommended in the Cisco advisory.

  • What devices are affected by cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee?

    Devices running vulnerable versions of Cisco ClamAV are affected by cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee.

  • Can cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee be exploited remotely?

    Yes, cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

  • What is the impact of cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee?

    The impact of cisco-sa-clamav-rNwNEEee is a denial of service condition that can disrupt the normal operation of affected devices.

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