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A ClamAV security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.



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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202003-46
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  https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Low
Title: ClamAV: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: March 19, 2020
Bugs: #702010, #708424
ID: 202003-46

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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in ClamAV, the worst of which
could result in a Denial of Service condition.

Background
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ClamAV is a GPL virus scanner.

Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-antivirus/clamav < 0.102.2 >= 0.102.2

Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in ClamAV. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
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A remote attacker could cause ClamAV to scan a specially crafted file,
possibly resulting in a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
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All ClamAV users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-antivirus/clamav-0.102.2"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-15961
  https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15961
[ 2 ] CVE-2020-3123
  https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3123

Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

  https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-46

Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
  https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5