CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1615

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the logging code of Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before version 0.88.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. However, as of April 2006, it is unclear whether this is a real vulnerability, as there is evidence that arguments are properly sanitized.

Risk Assessment

If confirmed, a remote attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Upgrade ClamAV to version 0.88.1 or later, which includes fixes for potential format string vulnerabilities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the logging code in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.88.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: as of 20060410, it is unclear whether this is a vulnerability, as there is some evidence that the arguments are actually being sanitized properly.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS