How severe is CVE-2007-2029?

CVE-2007-2029 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-2029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2029?

CVE-2007-2029 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2029?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-2029 published?

CVE-2007-2029 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2029

CVE-2007-2029 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Clam Anti-virus Clamav
Published: 2007-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

File descriptor leak in the PDF handler in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2029?: File descriptor leak in the PDF handler in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2007-2029?: CVE-2007-2029 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2029?: CVE-2007-2029 affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2029?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2029 published?: CVE-2007-2029 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.84_rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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