CVE-2008-1833: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 16, 2008
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in pe.c in libclamav in ClamAV 0.92.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WWPack compressed PE binary.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Clam Anti-Virus clamav=0.92.1
Event History
Apr 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1833?
CVE-2008-1833 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1833?
To fix CVE-2008-1833, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.92.2 or later.
3
What type of attack is CVE-2008-1833 associated with?
CVE-2008-1833 is associated with remote code execution attacks using crafted WWPack compressed PE binaries.
4
Which version of ClamAV is affected by CVE-2008-1833?
ClamAV version 0.92.1 is the only version affected by CVE-2008-1833.
5
What component of ClamAV does CVE-2008-1833 affect?
CVE-2008-1833 affects the pe.c component of the libclamav library in ClamAV.