CVE-2008-0318: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 12, 2008
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Updated

Integer overflow in the cliscanpe function in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.92.1, as used in clamd, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Petite packed PE file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Clam Anti-Virus clamav<=0.92

Event History

Feb 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0318?

CVE-2008-0318 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and possible arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0318?

To fix CVE-2008-0318, you should upgrade ClamAV to version 0.92.1 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2008-0318?

The vulnerability in CVE-2008-0318 is caused by an integer overflow in the cli_scanpe function within libclamav.

4

Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2008-0318?

CVE-2008-0318 affects ClamAV versions up to and including 0.92.

5

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-0318?

CVE-2008-0318 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted Petite packed PE file.

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