Vulnerability Description
ClamAV before 0.98.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted xz archive file.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clamav | Clamav | <= 0.98.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.clamav.net/2015/04/clamav-0987-has-been-released.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-05/msg00024.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2594-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74472
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-08
- http://blog.clamav.net/2015/04/clamav-0987-has-been-released.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-05/msg00024.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2594-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74472
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-08
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2668?
CVE-2015-2668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). ClamAV before 0.98.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted xz archive file.
How severe is CVE-2015-2668?
CVE-2015-2668 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-2015-2668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clamav Clamav, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.