CVE-2008-1837

CVE-2008-1837 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clam Anti-virus Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

Description

libclamunrar in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted RAR files that trigger "memory problems," as demonstrated by the PROTOS GENOME test suite for Archive Formats.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1837?
libclamunrar in ClamAV before 0.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted RAR files that trigger "memory problems," as demonstrated by the PROTOS GENOME test suite for Archive Formats.
How severe is CVE-2008-1837?
CVE-2008-1837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1837 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1837?
CVE-2008-1837 primarily affects Clam Anti-virus Clamav. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1837?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1837 published?
CVE-2008-1837 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (64)

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