Vulnerability Description
ClamAV AntiVirus software versions 0.99.2 and prior contain a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or potentially execute arbitrary code on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation checking mechanisms in the message parsing function on an affected system. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted email to the affected device. This action could cause a messageAddArgument (in message.c) buffer overflow condition when ClamAV scans the malicious email, allowing the attacker to potentially cause a DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on an affected device.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Clamav | Clamav | <= 0.99.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.clamav.net/2018/01/clamav-0993-has-been-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=11944ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00035.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3550-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3550-2/
- http://blog.clamav.net/2018/01/clamav-0993-has-been-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=11944ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00035.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3550-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3550-2/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12379?
CVE-2017-12379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). ClamAV AntiVirus software versions 0.99.2 and prior contain a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or potentially execute arb...
How severe is CVE-2017-12379?
CVE-2017-12379 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12379?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Clamav Clamav.