The TAR file parser in ClamAV 0.96.4 and Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial [aliases] character sequence. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different TAR parser implementations.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade clamav | Jul 30, 2024 | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade clamavUpgrade clamav-devel | Dec 10, 2025 | Jun 16, 2012 |
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