A vulnerability in the AutoIt module of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to a logic error in the memory management of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted AutoIt file to be scanned by ClamAV on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. For a description of this vulnerability, see the ClamAV blog. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-clamav-dos-FTkhqMWZ
A vulnerability in the AutoIt module of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
This vulnerability is due to a logic error in the memory management of an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted AutoIt file to be scanned by ClamAV on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to restart unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
For a description of this vulnerability, see the ClamAV blog.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-clamav-dos-FTkhqMWZ
The Vulnerable Products section includes Cisco bug IDs for each affected product. The bugs are accessible through the Cisco Bug Search Tool and contain additional platform-specific information and fixed software releases.
The following table lists Cisco products that are affected by the vulnerability that is described in this advisory. Customers should refer to the associated Cisco bug IDs for further details.
| Affected Cisco Software Platform | CVSS Base Score | Security Impact Rating | Cisco Bug ID | First Fixed Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Endpoint Connector for Windows | 7.5 | High | CSCwf30972 | 8.1.7.215851 |
| Secure Endpoint Private Cloud | 7.5 | High | CSCwf30973 | 3.8.0 or later with updated connectors |
Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.
Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect the following Cisco products:
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Details about the potential effects of the vulnerability are as follows:
Impacts of ClamAV DoS Vulnerability on Windows Platforms
The Security Impact Rating (SIR) for this vulnerability is High only for Windows-based platforms because those platforms run the ClamAV scanning process as a service that could fail and restart, delaying scanning operations. See the Assessing Security Risk section of the Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy for information about vulnerability scoring and SIRs.
A vulnerability in the AutoIT module of ClamAV could allow an attacker to cause the application to crash, resulting in a DoS condition on an affected device. Cisco Secure Endpoint Connector for Windows, which is distributed from Cisco Secure Endpoint Private Cloud, is affected by this vulnerability.
Bug ID(s): CSCwf30972 and CSCwf30973
Security Impact Rating (SIR): High
CVSS Base Score: 7.5
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
For information about fixed software releases, consult the Cisco bugs identified in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for their contracted maintenance providers.
Customers are advised to upgrade to an appropriate fixed software release as indicated in the following tables:
| Affected Cisco Software Platform | First Fixed Release |
|---|---|
| Secure Endpoint Connector for Windows | 8.1.7.215851 |
| Secure Endpoint Private Cloud | 3.8.0 or later with updated connectors2 |
The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) validates only the affected and fixed release information that is documented in this advisory.
The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Initial public release. | - | Final | 2023-AUG-16 |
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