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CVE-2007-2029: File descriptor leak in the PDF handler in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

File descriptor leak in the PDF handler in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

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CVE-2007-2029 is an availability issue in ClamAV’s PDF handling. A specially crafted PDF can leak file descriptors and exhaust scanner resources, potentially interrupting malware scanning or dependent mail/file-processing workflows. Exposure is most likely where ClamAV scans untrusted PDFs, including mail gateways, upload scanners, file shares, and automated ingestion pipelines. Exact affected versions are not identified in the provided bundle. Treat as a moderate availability risk for systems relying on ClamAV scanning. Prioritize exposed mail, upload, and file-processing paths where scanner outages could disrupt operations. Mitigation focus: Check Debian and Mandriva advisories for fixed ClamAV package versions.; Update ClamAV from trusted vendor or distribution channels.; Reduce unnecessary PDF scanning exposure until fixed versions are confirmed..

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