Packages
- clamav - Anti-virus utility for Unix
Details
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain PE files. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash,
resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2026-20213, CVE-2026-20214,
CVE-2026-20217)
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain 7z archive
files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to
crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2026-20215)
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled extraction limits for
certain InstallShield archives. A remote attacker could possibly use this
issue to cause ClamAV to use excessive resources, leading to a denial of
service. (CVE-2026-20216)
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain ALZ...
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain PE files. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash,
resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2026-20213, CVE-2026-20214,
CVE-2026-20217)
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain 7z archive
files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to
crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2026-20215)
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled extraction limits for
certain InstallShield archives. A remote attacker could possibly use this
issue to cause ClamAV to use excessive resources, leading to a denial of
service. (CVE-2026-20216)
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain ALZ archive
files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to
crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2026-20243)
It was discovered that ClamAV incorrectly handled certain DMG files. A
remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause ClamAV to crash,
resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2026-20244)
Update instructions
This update uses a new upstream release, which includes additional bug fixes. In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | clamav – 1.5.3+dfsg-0ubuntu0.26.04.1 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | clamav – 1.5.3+dfsg-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 | ||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | clamav – 1.5.3+dfsg-0ubuntu0.22.04.2 | ||
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