How severe is CVE-2008-5747?

CVE-2008-5747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5747 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-2008-5747?

CVE-2008-5747 affects F-prot F-prot Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5747?

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

When was CVE-2008-5747 published?

CVE-2008-5747 was published on 2008-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5747

CVE-2008-5747 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F-prot F-prot 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: F-prot F-prot Antivirus
Published: 2008-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

F-Prot 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protection via a crafted ELF program with a "corrupted" header that still allows the program to be executed. NOTE: due to an error in the initial disclosure, F-secure was incorrectly stated as the vendor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5747?: F-Prot 4.6.8 for GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to bypass anti-virus protection via a crafted ELF program with a "corrupted" header that still allows the program to be executed. NOTE: due to an error in the initial disclosure, F-secure was incorrectly stated as the vendor.
How severe is CVE-2008-5747?: CVE-2008-5747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5747 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-2008-5747?: CVE-2008-5747 affects F-prot F-prot Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5747?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5747 published?: CVE-2008-5747 was published on 2008-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:f-prot:f-prot_antivirus:4.6.8:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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