QID 354498

Date Published: 2022-12-21

QID 354498: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for clamav : ALAS2022-2022-063

A vulnerability in the ooxml parsing module in clam antivirus (clamav) software version 0.104.1 and lts version 0.103.4 and prior versions could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device.
The vulnerability is due to improper checks that may result in an invalid pointer read.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted ooxml file to an affected device.
An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the clamav scanning process to crash, resulting in a denial of service condition. (
( CVE-2022-20698)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2022-2022-063 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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