Packages
- clamav - Anti-virus utility for Unix
Details
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled memory when the
CL_SCAN_GENERAL_COLLECT_METADATA scan option was enabled. A remote attacker
could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash, resulting in a
denial of service.
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled memory when the
CL_SCAN_GENERAL_COLLECT_METADATA scan option was enabled. A remote attacker
could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash, resulting in a
denial of service.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.10 impish | clamav – 0.103.5+dfsg-1~21.10.1 | ||
| 21.04 hirsute | clamav – 0.103.5+dfsg-1~21.04.1 | ||
| 20.04 focal | clamav – 0.103.5+dfsg-1~20.04.1 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | clamav – 0.103.5+dfsg-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | ||
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