CVE-2008-6845

CVE-2008-6845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 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.

Key facts

Description

The unpack feature in ClamAV 0.93.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a corrupted LZH file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6845?
The unpack feature in ClamAV 0.93.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a corrupted LZH file.
How severe is CVE-2008-6845?
CVE-2008-6845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6845 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6845?
CVE-2008-6845 primarily affects Clamav. In total, 77 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6845?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6845 published?
CVE-2008-6845 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (77)

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