Vulnerability Description
ClamAV before 0.96 does not properly handle the (1) CAB and (2) 7z file formats, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a crafted archive that is compatible with standard archive utilities.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clamav | Clamav | <= 0.96 |
| Clamavs | Clamav | 0.04 |
References
- http://git.clamav.net/gitweb?p=clamav-devel.git%3Ba=blob_plain%3Bf=ChangeLog%3Bh
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Aug/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39293
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39329Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39656
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4312
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:082
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/06/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/08/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39262Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-926-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0827
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0832
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0909
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0098?
CVE-2010-0098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). ClamAV before 0.96 does not properly handle the (1) CAB and (2) 7z file formats, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a crafted archive that is compatible with standard archive ...
How severe is CVE-2010-0098?
CVE-2010-0098 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clamav Clamav, Clamavs Clamav.