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CVE-2006-1615

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the logging code in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.88.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Published Apr 6, 2006clamavCWE-134EPSS 11.61%

Overview

CVE-2006-1615 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting clamav clamav. It was published on April 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from clamav. Update clamav to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
clamavclamav0Affected

References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/May/msg00003.htmlReflists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Apr/0002.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/19534Refsecunia.com/advisories/19536Refsecunia.com/advisories/19564Refsecunia.com/advisories/19567Refsecunia.com/advisories/19570Refsecunia.com/advisories/19608Refsecunia.com/advisories/20077Refsecunia.com/advisories/23719

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1615?

CVE-2006-1615 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting clamav clamav. It was published on April 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1615?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1615?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from clamav. Update clamav to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1615?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1615 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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