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CVE-2006-2427

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2006-2427 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. freshclam in (1) Clam Antivirus (ClamAV) 0.88 and (2) ClamXav 1.0.3h and earlier does not drop privileges before processing the config-file command line option, which allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files when an error message displays the first line of the target file.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

freshclam in (1) Clam Antivirus (ClamAV) 0.88 and (2) ClamXav 1.0.3h and earlier does not drop privileges before processing the config-file command line option, which allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files when an error message displays the first line of the target file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.88
Clam Anti-VirusClamxav1.0.3h

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2427?
freshclam in (1) Clam Antivirus (ClamAV) 0.88 and (2) ClamXav 1.0.3h and earlier does not drop privileges before processing the config-file command line option, which allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files when an error message displays the first line of the target file.
How severe is CVE-2006-2427?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2427 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2427?
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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Source: NVD / NIST