CVE-2008-1836

CVE-2008-1836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The rfc2231 function in message.c in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message that produces a string that is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer over-read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1836?
The rfc2231 function in message.c in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message that produces a string that is not null terminated, which triggers a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2008-1836?
CVE-2008-1836 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1836 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1836?
CVE-2008-1836 primarily affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1836?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1836 published?
CVE-2008-1836 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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