# CVE-2007-6596: ClamAV 0.92 does not recognize Base64 UUEncoded archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the scanner via a Base64-UUEncoded file.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-12-31 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ClamAV 0.92 does not recognize Base64 UUEncoded archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the scanner via a Base64-UUEncoded file.

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## References

- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3501
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29891
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39337
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27064
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019148
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00009.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485631/100/0/threaded

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