CVE-2008-0314: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 16 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in spin.c in libclamav in ClamAV 0.92.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PeSpin packed PE binary with a modified length value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ClamAV | =0.92.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=686
- https://wwws.clamav.net/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=876
- http://kolab.org/security/kolab-vendor-notice-20.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1549
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/858595
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29863
- http://svn.clamav.net/svn/clamav-devel/trunk/ChangeLog
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00009.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019851
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:088
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28784
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29891
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29886
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00576.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00625.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00249.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29975
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30253
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30328
- http://up2date.astaro.com/2008/08/up2date_asg_v7300_ga_released.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31576
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31882
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-19.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1227/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41823
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0314?
CVE-2008-0314 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0314?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0314, upgrade ClamAV to a version later than 0.92.1 that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-0314?
CVE-2008-0314 specifically affects ClamAV version 0.92.1.
Can CVE-2008-0314 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0314 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted PE binaries.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0314?
CVE-2008-0314 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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