Ubuntu Update for Linux kernel vulnerabilities USN-1482-3

Please Install the Updated Packages.

USN-1482-1 fixed vulnerabilities in ClamAV. The updated package could fail to properly scan files in some situations. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain malformed TAR archives. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted TAR file containing malware that could escape being detected. (CVE-2012-1457, CVE-2012-1459) It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain malformed CHM files. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted CHM file containing malware that could escape being detected. (CVE-2012-1458)

clamav on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS , Ubuntu 11.10 , Ubuntu 11.04

• https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-security-announce/2012-August/001795.html

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Updated on 2015-03-25