Vulnerability Description
The tnef_attachment function in tnef.c for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory exhaustion) via a crafted value in a CAB file that causes ClamAV to repeatedly scan the same block.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.15 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17184
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17434PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17451
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17501
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17559
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/152
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015154
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=368319Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-887
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-04.xml
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=333&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:205
- http://www.osvdb.org/20483
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15316
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2294
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3500?
CVE-2005-3500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The tnef_attachment function in tnef.c for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory exhaustion) via a crafted value in a CAB...
How severe is CVE-2005-3500?
CVE-2005-3500 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3500?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clam Anti-Virus Clamav.