Vulnerability Description
The cabd_find function in cabd.c of the libmspack library (mspack) for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted CAB file that causes cabd_find to be called with a zero length.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clamav | Clamav | <= 0.87 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17184Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17434PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17451Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17501Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17559Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/150
- 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=334&type=vulnerabilitiesExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:205
- http://www.osvdb.org/20484
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15317
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2294Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3501?
CVE-2005-3501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The cabd_find function in cabd.c of the libmspack library (mspack) for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted CAB file...
How severe is CVE-2005-3501?
CVE-2005-3501 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clamav Clamav.