CVE-2008-1100: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 14, 2008
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the cliscanpe function in libclamav (libclamav/pe.c) for ClamAV 0.92 and 0.92.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Upack PE file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Clam Anti-Virus clamav=0.92
Clam Anti-Virus clamav=0.92.1

Event History

Apr 14, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1100?

CVE-2008-1100 is classified as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1100?

To fix CVE-2008-1100, you should upgrade to a later version of ClamAV that is not affected, such as version 0.93 or later.

3

What versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2008-1100?

CVE-2008-1100 affects ClamAV versions 0.92 and 0.92.1.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1100?

CVE-2008-1100 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the cli_scanpe function of libclamav.

5

Can CVE-2008-1100 impact my system?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2008-1100 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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