CVE-2026-20337: ClamAV ZIP File Format Processing Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the zip archive parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS condition on an affected device.

Other sources

ClamAV ZIP File Format Processing Memory Corruption Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
clamav clamav
Microsoft azl3 clamav 1.5.3-1<1.5.4-1
1.5.4-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.4-1

Event History

Aug 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:17 AM
DescriptionSeverity
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:03 AM
Aug 12, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:08 AM
Sep 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:53 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:53 PM
Description
Sep 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20337?

The severity of CVE-2026-20337 is rated high with a score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20337?

To fix CVE-2026-20337, update ClamAV to the latest version that addresses this zip file processing vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20337?

CVE-2026-20337 is a memory corruption vulnerability specifically related to the zip archive parser in ClamAV.

4

Can CVE-2026-20337 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-20337 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.

5

What does CVE-2026-20337 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2026-20337 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.

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