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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3544-1              debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                      Utkarsh Gupta
August 28, 2023                             https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : clamav
Version        : 0.103.9+dfsg-0+deb10u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-20197
Debian Bug     : 1050057

A vulnerability in the filesystem image parser for Hierarchical File
System Plus (HFS+) of ClamAV, an anti-virus utility for Unix, could
allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service
(DoS) condition on an affected device.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in new upstream
version 0.103.9+dfsg-0+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your clamav packages.

For the detailed security status of clamav please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/clamav

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-3544-1: clamav security update

August 28, 2023
A vulnerability in the filesystem image parser for Hierarchical File System Plus (HFS+) of ClamAV, an anti-virus utility for Unix, could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker t...

Summary

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in new upstream
version 0.103.9+dfsg-0+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your clamav packages.

For the detailed security status of clamav please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/clamav

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 : 0.103.9+dfsg-0+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-20197
Debian Bug : 1050057

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