Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-6497 is a ClamAV clamscan crash issue affecting versions before 0.98.5 when the -a option is used. A remote party could supply content that causes scanning to fail, disrupting antivirus-dependent file or mail workflows. The sources describe denial of service only, not code execution or data theft. Exposure is most likely on systems running ClamAV before 0.98.5 where clamscan processes untrusted files with the -a option. Mail gateways, file-upload scanners, and automated malware scanning jobs are the most relevant environments. Address during normal vulnerability remediation, faster for mail or upload systems that scan untrusted content. The issue can interrupt security screening, but the provided evidence does not show active exploitation, data compromise, or remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ClamAV or distribution packages to a vendor-fixed release, at least 0.98.5.; Review vendor advisories for package names and supported fixed versions.; Identify and reduce clamscan -a usage on untrusted content until patched..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=11088CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1138101CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- clamv-cve20136497os(98804)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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