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CVE-2008-6845

First published: Thu Jul 02 2009(Updated: )

The unpack feature in ClamAV 0.93.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a corrupted LZH file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ClamAV=0.86.2
ClamAV=0.88.5
ClamAV=0.02
ClamAV=0.92
ClamAV=0.15
ClamAV=0.75.1
ClamAV=0.65
ClamAV=0.88.7
ClamAV=0.81
ClamAV=0.86
ClamAV=0.01
ClamAV=0.92_p0
ClamAV=0.85
ClamAV=0.84
ClamAV=0.3
ClamAV=0.91.2_p0
ClamAV=0.93.1
ClamAV=0.93
ClamAV=0.90
ClamAV=0.70-rc
ClamAV=0.68.1
ClamAV=0.03
ClamAV=0.87.1
ClamAV=0.74
ClamAV=0.88
ClamAV=0.86.1
ClamAV=0.71
ClamAV=0.88.1
ClamAV=0.60p
ClamAV=0.91.2
ClamAV=0.90.3
ClamAV=0.85.1
ClamAV=0.13
ClamAV=0.10
ClamAV=0.90.1_p0
ClamAV<=0.93.3
ClamAV=0.12
ClamAV=0.88.7_p0
ClamAV=0.23
ClamAV=0.90.3_p1
ClamAV=0.60
ClamAV=0.88.2
ClamAV=0.83
ClamAV=0.20
ClamAV=0.80-rc4
ClamAV=0.70
ClamAV=0.88.4
ClamAV=0.90.3_p0
ClamAV=0.24
ClamAV=0.90.2_p0
ClamAV=0.66
ClamAV=0.51
ClamAV=0.52
ClamAV=0.22
ClamAV=0.72
ClamAV=0.75
ClamAV=0.05
ClamAV=0.91
ClamAV=0.54
ClamAV=0.80
ClamAV=0.87
ClamAV=0.21
ClamAV=0.88.7_p1
ClamAV=0.67-1
ClamAV=0.14-pre
ClamAV=0.90.1
ClamAV=0.91.1
ClamAV=0.88.3
ClamAV=0.67
ClamAV=0.92.1
ClamAV=0.90.2
ClamAV=0.68
ClamAV=0.53
ClamAV=0.93.2
ClamAV=0.88.6
ClamAV=0.82
ClamAV=0.73

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6845?

    CVE-2008-6845 has a severity level categorized as High due to its potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6845?

    The recommended fix for CVE-2008-6845 is to upgrade ClamAV to version 0.93.4 or later.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2008-6845 enable?

    CVE-2008-6845 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted LZH files.

  • Which versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2008-6845?

    CVE-2008-6845 affects ClamAV versions up to and including 0.93.3.

  • Can CVE-2008-6845 lead to data loss?

    While CVE-2008-6845 primarily causes denial of service, it may lead to disruptions in service that can impact data processing.

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