Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the Data-Loss-Prevention (DLP) module in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.102.1 and 0.102.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to an out-of-bounds read affecting users that have enabled the optional DLP feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted email file to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process crash, resulting in a denial of service condition.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.102.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.clamav.net/2020/02/clamav-01022-security-patch-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvs59062Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-46Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4280-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4280-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.clamav.net/2020/02/clamav-01022-security-patch-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvs59062Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-46Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4280-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4280-2/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-3123?
CVE-2020-3123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the Data-Loss-Prevention (DLP) module in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.102.1 and 0.102.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service c...
How severe is CVE-2020-3123?
CVE-2020-3123 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-2020-3123?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clamav Clamav, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.