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Improper resource allocation - Buffer overflow In clamav

Description

The qtm_decompress function in libclamav/mspack.c in ClamAV before 0.96 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted CAB archive that uses the Quantum (aka .Q) compression format. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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