Security readout for executives and security teams
Freshclam, ClamAV's database updater, could be compromised by a malicious or compromised web server returning overly long HTTP headers. If an organization still runs ClamAV 0.80 through 0.88.1, the updater process may be exposed during signature updates. This is an old issue, but legacy systems and appliances remain the main concern. Exposure is most likely on legacy servers, security appliances, mail gateways, or embedded systems still running affected ClamAV Freshclam versions and retrieving updates over HTTP from reachable update servers or mirrors. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue. It is serious because it could allow code execution in a security tool, but urgency depends on whether affected Freshclam versions still exist in the estate. Mitigation focus: Inventory all ClamAV and Freshclam versions across servers, appliances, and images.; Move affected 0.80 through 0.88.1 installations to a vendor-supported fixed release.; Review operating-system vendor advisories for package-specific fixed versions..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- clamav-freshclam-http-bo(26182)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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