• [ GLSA 202104-07 ] ClamAV: Denial of Service

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202104-07
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    Severity: Low
    Title: ClamAV: Denial of Service
    Date: April 30, 2021
    Bugs: #780894
    ID: 202104-07

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    Synopsis
    ========

    A vulnerability in ClamAV could lead to a Denial of Service condition.

    Background
    ==========

    ClamAV is a GPL virus scanner.

    Affected packages
    =================

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    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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    1 app-antivirus/clamav < 0.103.2 >= 0.103.2

    Description
    ===========

    A vulnerability has been discovered in ClamAV. Please review the CVE
    identifier referenced below for details.

    Impact
    ======

    A remote attacker could cause ClamAV to scan a specially crafted file,
    possibly resulting a Denial of Service condition.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All ClamAV users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-antivirus/clamav-0.103.2"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2021-1405
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1405

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-07

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5


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