CVE-2005-2920
UnknownEPSS 8.23%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in libclamav/upx.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UPX packed executable.. EPSS estimates a 8.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in libclamav/upx.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UPX packed executable.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.70 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.71 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.72 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.73 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.74 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.75 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.75.1 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.80 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.81 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.82 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.83 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.84 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.85 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.85.1 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.86 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.86.1 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.86.2 |
References
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-13.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/363713US Government Resource
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-13.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/363713US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2920?
Buffer overflow in libclamav/upx.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UPX packed executable.
How severe is CVE-2005-2920?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2920 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2920?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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