CVE-2026-20213: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Cisco Cisco Secure Endpoint
A vulnerability in the PE file format parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS condition, or possibly other expanded impacts, resulting from memory corruption on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper boundary checks for content in PE files during scanning, which may result in an out-of-bounds buffer write. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file that contains PE content to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the PE file format parser component of ClamAV integrated within Cisco Secure Endpoint. Due to improper boundary checks on PE file content during scanning, an attacker can submit a maliciously crafted PE file that causes an out-of-bounds buffer write. This memory corruption leads to termination of the ClamAV scanning process, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability does not require authentication and has no described impact on confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high severity denial-of-service impact with network attack vector and low attack complexity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes the ClamAV scanning process within Cisco Secure Endpoint to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. There is no confirmed impact on data confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication by submitting crafted PE files for scanning.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting or validating PE file inputs to the scanning process to reduce exposure to crafted files. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-20213: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in Cisco Cisco Secure Endpoint
Description
A vulnerability in the PE file format parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS condition, or possibly other expanded impacts, resulting from memory corruption on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper boundary checks for content in PE files during scanning, which may result in an out-of-bounds buffer write. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file that contains PE content to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the PE file format parser component of ClamAV integrated within Cisco Secure Endpoint. Due to improper boundary checks on PE file content during scanning, an attacker can submit a maliciously crafted PE file that causes an out-of-bounds buffer write. This memory corruption leads to termination of the ClamAV scanning process, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability does not require authentication and has no described impact on confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a high severity denial-of-service impact with network attack vector and low attack complexity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes the ClamAV scanning process within Cisco Secure Endpoint to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. There is no confirmed impact on data confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication by submitting crafted PE files for scanning.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting or validating PE file inputs to the scanning process to reduce exposure to crafted files. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- cisco
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-08T11:59:15.398Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a45492827e9c79719d62042
Added to database: 07/01/2026, 17:06:48 UTC
Last enriched: 07/11/2026, 09:43:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 12:41:08 UTC
Views: 105
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