Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the regex module used by the signature database load module of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) versions 0.104.0 through 0.104.2 and LTS version 0.103.5 and prior versions could allow an authenticated, local attacker to crash ClamAV at database load time, and possibly gain code execution. The vulnerability is due to improper bounds checking that may result in a multi-byte heap buffer overwflow write. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a crafted CDB ClamAV signature database file in the ClamAV database directory. An exploit could allow the attacker to run code as the clamav user.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clamav | Clamav | <= 0.103.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.clamav.net/2022/05/clamav-01050-01043-01036-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-01
- https://blog.clamav.net/2022/05/clamav-01050-01043-01036-released.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-20792?
CVE-2022-20792 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the regex module used by the signature database load module of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) versions 0.104.0 through 0.104.2 and LTS version 0.103.5 and prior versions could allow an aut...
How severe is CVE-2022-20792?
CVE-2022-20792 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-20792?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clamav Clamav.