Package        : clamav
Version        : 0.100.2+dfsg-0+deb8u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-15378
Debian Bug     : 910430


ClamAV is an anti-virus utility for Unix, whose upstream developers have
released the version 0.100.2. Installing this new version is required to
make use of all current virus signatures and to avoid warnings.

This version also fixes a security issue discovered after version 0.100.1:

CVE-2018-15378:

    A vulnerability in ClamAV's MEW unpacker may allow unauthenticated
    remote offenders to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a specially
    crafted EXE file.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
0.100.2+dfsg-0+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your clamav packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1553-1: clamav security update

October 24, 2018
ClamAV is an anti-virus utility for Unix, whose upstream developers have released the version 0.100.2

Summary

This version also fixes a security issue discovered after version 0.100.1:

CVE-2018-15378:

A vulnerability in ClamAV's MEW unpacker may allow unauthenticated
remote offenders to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a specially
crafted EXE file.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
0.100.2+dfsg-0+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your clamav packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity 
Package        : clamav
Version : 0.100.2+dfsg-0+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2018-15378
Debian Bug : 910430

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