UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2005-05-27

CVE-2005-1795

clam_anti-virus clamav Security Advisory (CVE-2005-1795)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-1795 impacting clam_anti-virus clamav. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The filecopy function in misc.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.85, on Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a virus in a filename that contains shell metacharacters, which are not properly handled when HFS permissions prevent the file from being deleted and ditto is invoked.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product clam_anti-virus / clamav
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-1795 impacting clam_anti-virus clamav.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-1795.yaml
id: cve-2005-1795

info:
  name: clam_anti-virus clamav - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-1795 affecting clam_anti-virus clamav.
    Evaluation: The filecopy function in misc.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.85, on Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a virus in a ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-1795
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2005-1795
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2005-1795,clam_anti-virus,clamav,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "clamav"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-1795.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-1795
# Target: clam_anti-virus clamav | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-1795 (clam_anti-virus clamav)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against clam_anti-virus clamav scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-1795.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-1795
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install clamav 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade clamav 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update clamav

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i clamav 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i clamav

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-1795 in clam_anti-virus clamav?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update clam_anti-virus clamav packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-1795?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-1795?

CVE-2005-1795 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-1795
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor clam_anti-virus
Product clamav
Published 2005-05-27
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P