CVE-2024-20380

Description

A vulnerability in the HTML parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to an issue in the C to Rust foreign function interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file containing HTML content to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-475 CWE-475

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
clamav	clamav	All
clamav	clamav	All
clamav	clamav	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://blog.clamav.net/2024/04/clamav-131-123-106-patch-versions.html https://blog.clamav.net/2024/04/clamav-131-123-106-patch-versions.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20380? +

A vulnerability in the HTML parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to an issue in the C to Rust foreign function interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file containing HTML content to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-20380? +

CVE-2024-20380 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20380? +

CVE-2024-20380 affects products from clamav, specifically: clamav. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20380? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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