CVE-2008-1835: Input Validation
ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to bypass the scanning enging via a RAR file with an invalid version number, which cannot be parsed by ClamAV but can be extracted by Winrar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1835?
CVE-2008-1835 is considered to be of medium severity as it allows remote attackers to bypass the scanning engine of ClamAV.
How does CVE-2008-1835 exploit occur?
CVE-2008-1835 exploits occur when ClamAV attempts to process a RAR file with an invalid version number that it cannot parse.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1835?
To fix CVE-2008-1835, upgrade ClamAV to version 0.93 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2008-1835?
CVE-2008-1835 affects ClamAV versions prior to 0.93, including all versions from 0.15 to 0.92.1.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-1835?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-1835 include the risk of malware being missed by the ClamAV scanner, which could lead to infection of the system.