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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.7011.1
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-7011-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'clamav' package(s) announced via the USN-7011-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'clamav' package(s) announced via the USN-7011-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain PDF files. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash,
resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2024-20505)

It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled logfile privileges. A
local attacker could use this issue to cause ClamAV to overwrite arbitrary
files, possibly leading to privilege escalation. (CVE-2024-20506)

Affected Software/OS:
'clamav' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-20505
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-20506
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