CVE-2008-5747

Name: CVE-2008-5747
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-29T15:24:23.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5747 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. F-Prot 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protection via a crafted ELF program with a "corrupted" header that still allows the program to be executed. NOTE: due to an error in the initial disclosure, F-secure was incorrectly stated as the vendor.. EPSS estimates a 3.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

F-Prot 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protection via a crafted ELF program with a "corrupted" header that still allows the program to be executed. NOTE: due to an error in the initial disclosure, F-secure was incorrectly stated as the vendor.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.06%

85.9th 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	4.6.8

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5747?

How severe is CVE-2008-5747?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5747 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5747?

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Source: NVD / NIST