How severe is CVE-2008-3373?

CVE-2008-3373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3373 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3373?

CVE-2008-3373 primarily affects Grisoft Avg Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3373?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3373 published?

CVE-2008-3373 was published on 2008-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3373

CVE-2008-3373 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Grisoft Avg Antivirus 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Grisoft Avg Antivirus
Published: 2008-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The files parsing engine in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 8.0.156 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a crafted UPX compressed file, which triggers a divide-by-zero error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3373?: The files parsing engine in Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus before 8.0.156 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a crafted UPX compressed file, which triggers a divide-by-zero error.
How severe is CVE-2008-3373?: CVE-2008-3373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3373 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3373?: CVE-2008-3373 primarily affects Grisoft Avg Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3373?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3373 published?: CVE-2008-3373 was published on 2008-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:grisoft:avg_antivirus:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grisoft:avg_antivirus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:grisoft:avg_antivirus:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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