CVE-2024-24245

Name: CVE-2024-24245
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-09T19:15:22.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-24245 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Canimaan Software LTD ClamXAV v3.1.2 through v3.6.1 and fixed in v.3.6.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the ClamXAV helper tool component.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Canimaan Software LTD ClamXAV v3.1.2 through v3.6.1 and fixed in v.3.6.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the ClamXAV helper tool component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-250

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clamxav	Clamxav	>= 3.1.2, < 3.6.2

References

https://www.clamxav.com/version-history/Product
https://www.clamxav.com/version-history/Product

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24245?

An issue in Canimaan Software LTD ClamXAV v3.1.2 through v3.6.1 and fixed in v.3.6.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the ClamXAV helper tool component.

How severe is CVE-2024-24245?

CVE-2024-24245 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24245?

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-2024-24245?

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Source: NVD / NIST