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CVE-2008-1836

UnknownEPSS 3.55%

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CVE-2008-1836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rfc2231 function in message.c in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message that produces a string that is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 3.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rfc2231 function in message.c in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message that produces a string that is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer over-read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.55%

87.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.90
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.90.1
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.90_rc1.1
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.90_rc2
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.90_rc3
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.90rc1
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.91
Clam Anti-VirusClamav0.92

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1836?
The rfc2231 function in message.c in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message that produces a string that is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2008-1836?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1836?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST