1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-7011-1

USN-7011-1: ClamAV vulnerabilities

Publication date

16 September 2024

Overview

Several security issues were fixed in ClamAV.

Releases

Packages

  • clamav - Anti-virus utility for Unix

Details

It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain PDF files. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash,
resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-20505)

It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled logfile privileges. A
local attacker could use this issue to cause ClamAV to overwrite arbitrary
files, possibly leading to privilege escalation. (CVE-2024-20506)

It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain PDF files. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash,
resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-20505)

It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled logfile privileges. A
local attacker could use this issue to cause ClamAV to overwrite arbitrary
files, possibly leading to privilege escalation. (CVE-2024-20506)

Update instructions

This update uses a new upstream release, which includes additional bug fixes. In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
24.04 noble clamav –  1.0.7+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
22.04 jammy clamav –  0.103.12+dfsg-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
20.04 focal clamav –  0.103.12+dfsg-0ubuntu0.20.04.1

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