Bugtraq: Re: [Full-Disclosure] [ GLSA 200501-46 ] ClamAV: Multiple issues

[Dack <dackbug () ereomega net>]

> > By sending a base64 encoded image file in a URL an attacker could evade
> > virus scanning.
> It's somewhat harsh to single out ClamAV for this issue. AFAICT, the
> only two virus scanners that do currently protect against this are
What mail clients, if any, would execute a virus encoded in this manner?
Is this a gaping hole in other mail anti-virus systems, or do most
clients just ignore this kind of data?