CVE-2008-3447

Name: CVE-2008-3447
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-04T17:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.87%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3447 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The scanning engine in F-Prot Antivirus 6.2.1 4252 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed ZIP archive, probably related to invalid offsets.. EPSS estimates a 7.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The scanning engine in F-Prot Antivirus 6.2.1 4252 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed ZIP archive, probably related to invalid offsets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.87%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F-Prot	F-Prot Antivirus	6.2.1.4252
F-Prot	Scanning Engine	4.4.4.56

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3447?

The scanning engine in F-Prot Antivirus 6.2.1 4252 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed ZIP archive, probably related to invalid offsets.

How severe is CVE-2008-3447?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3447 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3447?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-3447?

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Source: NVD / NIST