Vulnerability Description
The filecopy function in misc.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.85, on Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a virus in a filename that contains shell metacharacters, which are not properly handled when HFS permissions prevent the file from being deleted and ditto is invoked.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | <= 0.84 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014070PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.sentinelchicken.com/advisories/clamavExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014070PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.sentinelchicken.com/advisories/clamavExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1795?
CVE-2005-1795 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The filecopy function in misc.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.85, on Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a virus in a filename that contains shell metacharacters, which...
How severe is CVE-2005-1795?
CVE-2005-1795 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1795?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clam Anti-Virus Clamav.