ClamAV Popen Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:25439

Info

ClamAV Popen Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 25439
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2007-4560
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 25 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2008 01:50AM
Credit: Nikolaos Rangos of n.runs AG is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Trustix Secure Linux 3.0.5
Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
Trustix Operating System Enterprise Server 2.0
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 SP3
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
+ Linux kernel 2.4.21
+ Linux kernel 2.4.19
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10.SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
SuSE Linux Professional 10.2 x86_64
SuSE Linux Personal 10.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. UnitedLinux 1.0
S.u.S.E. SuSE Linux Standard Server 8.0
S.u.S.E. SuSE Linux School Server for i386
S.u.S.E. SUSE LINUX Retail Solution 8.0
S.u.S.E. SuSE Linux Openexchange Server 4.0
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.2
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux POS 9
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Openexchange Server
S.u.S.E. Linux Office Server
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server for S/390 9.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server for S/390
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server 9-SP3
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server 9
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server 10.SP1
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server 10
S.u.S.E. Linux Desktop 1.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Desktop 10
S.u.S.E. Linux 10.1 x86-64
S.u.S.E. Linux 10.1 x86
S.u.S.E. Linux 10.1 ppc
S.u.S.E. Linux 10.0 x86-64
S.u.S.E. Linux 10.0 x86
S.u.S.E. Linux 10.0 ppc
Red Hat Fedora Core7
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
ifenslave ifenslave 0.88
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
Debian Linux 4.0
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.91.1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.90.3
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.90.2
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.90.1
+ Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
 + Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
 + Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
 + Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
 + Debian Linux 4.0 mips
 + Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
 + Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
 + Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
 + Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
 + Debian Linux 4.0 arm
 + Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
 + Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
 + Debian Linux 4.0
 Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.90
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.5
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.4
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.3
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.2
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.87.1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.87 -1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.87
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.86.2
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.86 .1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.86
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.85.1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.85
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.84 rc2
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.84 rc1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.84
+ Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
 + Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
 + Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
 + Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
 + Debian Linux 3.1 mips
 + Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
 + Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
 + Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
 + Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
 + Debian Linux 3.1 arm
 + Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
 + Debian Linux 3.1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.83
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.82
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.81
+ Gentoo Linux
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80 rc4
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80 rc3
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80 rc2
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80 rc1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.75.1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.70
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.68 -1
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.68
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.67
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.65
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.60
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.54
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.53
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.52
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.51
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.91
Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Not Vulnerable: Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.91.2

Discussion

ClamAV Popen Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ClamAV is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

Versions prior to ClamAV 0.91.2 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

ClamAV Popen Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The following exploit is available:

Solution / Fix

ClamAV Popen Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released ClamAV 0.91.2 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.6

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.51

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.53

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.65

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.70

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.75.1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80 rc4

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80 rc3

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.80 rc1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.81

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.82

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.83

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.84

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.84 rc2

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.84 rc1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.85

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.86 .1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.86

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.86.2

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.87

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.87 -1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.87.1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.2

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.3

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.88.5

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.90.1

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.90.2

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.90.3

Clam Anti-Virus ClamAV 0.91.1

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2

References

ClamAV Popen Function Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:
© CVE.report 2026 |

Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. It is the responsibility of user to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or other content. EACH USER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY consequences of his or her direct or indirect use of this web site. ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. This site will NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT or any other kind of loss.

CVE, CWE, and OVAL are registred trademarks of The MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. This site includes MITRE data granted under the following license.

Free CVE JSON API cve.report/api

CVE.report and Source URL Uptime Status status.cve.report