CVE-2006-0162
UnknownEPSS 9.87%
Last modified
CVE-2006-0162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in libclamav/upx.c in Clam Antivirus (ClamAV) before 0.88 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted UPX files.. EPSS estimates a 9.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in libclamav/upx.c in Clam Antivirus (ClamAV) before 0.88 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted UPX files.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | . |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.51 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.52 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.53 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.54 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.60 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.65 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.67 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.68 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.68.1 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.70 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.75.1 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.80 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.80_rc1 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.80_rc2 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.80_rc3 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.80_rc4 |
| 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 | 0.84_rc1 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.84_rc2 |
| 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 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.87 |
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | 0.87.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18379Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/385908US Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18379Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/385908US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-0162?
Heap-based buffer overflow in libclamav/upx.c in Clam Antivirus (ClamAV) before 0.88 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted UPX files.
How severe is CVE-2006-0162?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0162 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0162?
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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