Improper Input Validation Affecting clamav package, versions <0.103.2-r0
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-ALPINE313-CLAMAV-1244694
- published 11 Apr 2021
- disclosed 8 Apr 2021
How to fix?
Upgrade Alpine:3.13 clamav to version 0.103.2-r0 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream clamav package and not the clamav package as distributed by Alpine.
See How to fix? for Alpine:3.13 relevant fixed versions and status.
A vulnerability in the Excel XLM macro parsing module in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.103.0 and 0.103.1 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper error handling that may result in an infinite loop. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted Excel file to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process hang, resulting in a denial of service condition.