CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA vulnerability in the PDF file format parser of ClamAV allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit improper boundary checks, potentially leading to memory corruption and denial-of-service (DoS) conditions. By submitting a specially crafted PDF file for scanning, an attacker can terminate the ClamAV scanning process, disrupting service on affected devices. Organizations using ClamAV should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to maintain system integrity and availability.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
A vulnerability in the PDF file format parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS condition or possibly other expanded impacts as a result of memory corruption on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper boundary checks for content in PDF files during scanning, which may result in an out-of-bounds buffer read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted PDF file to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software.