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CVE-2009-1241: Unspecified vulnerability in ClamAV before 0.95 allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via...

Unspecified vulnerability in ClamAV before 0.95 allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via a modified RAR archive.

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This issue lets a specially modified RAR archive avoid malware detection by ClamAV versions before 0.95. It does not describe system takeover, but it weakens a security control that may sit in email gateways, upload scanning, or file-processing workflows. Exposure is most likely where ClamAV before 0.95 scans inbound email, uploaded files, shared storage, or archives. Vendor advisories in the bundle indicate packaged ClamAV deployments may also matter, but exact downstream product scope is not fully detailed here. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing mail, upload, and file-ingestion paths using old ClamAV. Business urgency is moderate because the weakness can let malicious content pass a control, but the bundle does not show active exploitation or direct compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ClamAV to 0.95 or later through supported vendor packages.; Apply relevant vendor security advisories for systems bundling ClamAV.; Review archive-scanning coverage for email gateways and upload workflows..

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