CVE-2009-1241
CVE-2009-1241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Clamav
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in ClamAV before 0.95 allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via a modified RAR archive.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1241?
- Unspecified vulnerability in ClamAV before 0.95 allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware via a modified RAR archive.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1241?
- CVE-2009-1241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1241 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1241?
- CVE-2009-1241 affects Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1241?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-1241 published?
- CVE-2009-1241 was published on 2009-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/04/clamav-094-and-below-evasion-and-bypass.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:097
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/07/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502366/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34344
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0934
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:clamav:clamav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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