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CVE-2009-1270

HIGH CVSS: 7.8 Published: 2009-04-08 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

libclamav/untar.c in ClamAV before 0.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted TAR file that causes (1) clamd and (2) clamscan to hang.

Affected Platforms

Debian Debian LinuxCanonical Ubuntu LinuxClamav Clamav

Weakness Type

CWE-835

References