Description
The Microsoft CHM file parser in ClamAV 0.96.4 and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted reset interval in the LZXC header of a CHM file. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different CHM parser implementations.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
clamav
oss-projectaka clambc
sophos
commercial·GBaka sophos ltd.
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-07/msg00002.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://osvdb.org/80473
osvdb.org
http://osvdb.org/80474
osvdb.org
and 5 more references View all →
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