CVE-2007-6596

Description

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

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3501 third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29891 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39337 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27064 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019148 vdb entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00009.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485631/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6596?
CVE-2007-6596 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-6596?
To fix CVE-2007-6596, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-6596 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-6596 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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