Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the get_database function in the HTTP client in Freshclam in ClamAV 0.80 to 0.88.1 might allow remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via long HTTP headers.
CVSS Score
5.1
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.88 |
References
- http://kolab.org/security/kolab-vendor-notice-09.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-May/0004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19874
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19880ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19912
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19963
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20117
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20159
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20877
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016392
- http://www.clamav.net/security/0.88.2.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1050
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-03.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1989?
CVE-2006-1989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the get_database function in the HTTP client in Freshclam in ClamAV 0.80 to 0.88.1 might allow remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via long HTTP headers.
How severe is CVE-2006-1989?
CVE-2006-1989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1989?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clam Anti-Virus Clamav.