CVE-2024-20328

ClamAV VirusEvent File Processing Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the VirusEvent feature of ClamAV could allow a local attacker to inject arbitrary commands with the privileges of the application service account.The vulnerability is due to unsafe handling of file names. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by supplying a file name containing command-line sequences. When processed on a system using configuration options for the VirusEvent feature, the attacker could cause the application to execute arbitrary commands. ClamAV has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory clamav.net
Affected: Cisco ClamAV
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blog.clamav.net/2023/11/clamav-130-122-105-released.html vendor advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20328?
CVE-2024-20328 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-20328?
To fix CVE-2024-20328, 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-2024-20328 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-20328 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-20328?
CVE-2024-20328 affects Cisco ClamAV.
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