CVE-2005-3587

CVE-2005-3587 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Improper boundary checks in petite.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows attackers to perform unknown attacks via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3587?
Improper boundary checks in petite.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows attackers to perform unknown attacks via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2005-3587?
CVE-2005-3587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-3587 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3587?
CVE-2005-3587 primarily affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3587?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-3587 published?
CVE-2005-3587 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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