Vulnerability Description
The squidclamav_check_preview_handler function in squidclamav.c in SquidClamav 5.x before 5.8 and 6.x before 6.7 passes an unescaped URL to a system command call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a URL with certain characters, as demonstrated using %0D or %0A.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Darold | Squidclamav | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://freecode.com/projects/squidclamav/releases/346722
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49057Vendor Advisory
- http://squidclamav.darold.net/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/4
- http://www.osvdb.org/84138
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54663
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=428778
- https://github.com/darold/squidclamav/commit/80f74451f628264d1d9a1f1c0bbcebc932bExploitPatch
- http://freecode.com/projects/squidclamav/releases/346722
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49057Vendor Advisory
- http://squidclamav.darold.net/news.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/16/4
- http://www.osvdb.org/84138
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3501?
CVE-2012-3501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The squidclamav_check_preview_handler function in squidclamav.c in SquidClamav 5.x before 5.8 and 6.x before 6.7 passes an unescaped URL to a system command call, which allows remote attackers to caus...
How severe is CVE-2012-3501?
CVE-2012-3501 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-2012-3501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Darold Squidclamav.