Check Point Advisories

ClamAV UPX File Handling Heap Code Execution (CVE-2006-4018)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-773
Date Published: 7 Jan 2013
Severity: High
Last Updated: Tuesday 23 April, 2024
Source: CVE-2006-4018
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R75
Who is Vulnerable? ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.81
ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.82
ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.83
ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.84
ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.85
ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.86
ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.87
ClamAV Project ClamAV 0.88.3 and prior
Vulnerability Description A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ClamAV AntiVirus product.
Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability can be triggered when the application processes crafted UPX files. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by delivering a crafted file to the scanning service resulting in injection and execution of arbitrary code.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the ClamAV UPX File Handling Heap Code Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: SCADA Protection Violation
Attack Information: ClamAV UPX File Handling Heap Code Execution

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