Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the (1) cab_unstore and (2) cab_extract functions in libclamav/cab.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.90.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM file that contains a negative integer, which passes a signed comparison and leads to a stack-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.90 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=513Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24891PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24920
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24946
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24996
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25028
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25189
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200704-21.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=500765Patch
- http://support.novell.com/techcenter/psdb/50a5cb718f20761dd7e0b6b4e0935c52.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1281
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1997?
CVE-2007-1997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in the (1) cab_unstore and (2) cab_extract functions in libclamav/cab.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.90.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2007-1997?
CVE-2007-1997 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-2007-1997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clam Anti-Virus Clamav.