CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2021-1252

A vulnerability in the Excel XLM macro parsing module in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) Software versions 0.103.0 and 0.103.1 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper error handling that may result in an infinite loop. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted Excel file to an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process hang, resulting in a denial of service condition.

7.8 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 10 / Impact : 6.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

Scope

7.5 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://blog.clamav.net/2021/04/clamav-01032-security-patch-release.html Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:clamav:clamav:0.103.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:clamav:clamav:0.103.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2021-04-08 05:15

Updated : 2022-08-05 05:18

NVD link : CVE-2021-1252

Mitre link : CVE-2021-1252

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-835