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CVE-2007-6596: ClamAV 0.92 does not recognize Base64 UUEncoded archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the scann...

ClamAV 0.92 does not recognize Base64 UUEncoded archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the scanner via a Base64-UUEncoded file.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue means ClamAV 0.92 could miss malware hidden inside a Base64-UUEncoded archive. For a business, the risk is not system takeover by ClamAV itself, but a false sense of protection where malicious files pass through scanning controls. Exposure is most likely in legacy mail gateways, file-upload pipelines, proxy scanning, or archive scanning workflows still using ClamAV 0.92. Current exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle without asset inventory. Medium priority if ClamAV 0.92 or vendor-backported packages remain in production. Low priority if all scanning infrastructure is modern and supported. The main business concern is missed malware at file ingress points. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running ClamAV, especially version 0.92.; Review vendor advisories for supported fixed versions or backports.; Prioritize replacement of unsupported legacy ClamAV deployments..

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