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CVE-2010-1640

4.3 · MEDIUM

Off-by-one error in the parseicon function in libclamav/pe_icons.c in ClamAV 0.96 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PE icon that triggers an out-of-bounds r…

Published May 26, 2010clamavCWE-189EPSS 2.89%

Overview

CVE-2010-1640 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting clamav clamav. It was published on May 26, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Off-by-one error in the parseicon function in libclamav/pe_icons.c in ClamAV 0.96 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PE icon that triggers an out-of-bounds read, related to improper rounding during scaling.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1640?

CVE-2010-1640 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting clamav clamav. It was published on May 26, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-1640?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-1640?

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.

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