CVE-2015-1461

Name: CVE-2015-1461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-03T16:59:33.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1461 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ClamAV before 0.98.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted (1) Yoda's crypter or (2) mew packer file, related to a "heap out of bounds condition.". EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ClamAV before 0.98.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted (1) Yoda's crypter or (2) mew packer file, related to a "heap out of bounds condition."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.79%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	20
Fedoraproject	Fedora	21
Clamav	Clamav	<= 0.98.5

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1461?

ClamAV before 0.98.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted (1) Yoda's crypter or (2) mew packer file, related to a "heap out of bounds condition."

How severe is CVE-2015-1461?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1461 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1461?

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-2015-1461?

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Source: NVD / NIST