CVE-2010-1639

CVE-2010-1639 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The cli_pdf function in libclamav/pdf.c in ClamAV before 0.96.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed PDF file, related to an inconsistency in the calculated stream length and the real stream length.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1639?
The cli_pdf function in libclamav/pdf.c in ClamAV before 0.96.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed PDF file, related to an inconsistency in the calculated stream length and the real stream length.
How severe is CVE-2010-1639?
CVE-2010-1639 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1639 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1639?
CVE-2010-1639 primarily affects Clamav. In total, 94 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1639?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1639 published?
CVE-2010-1639 was published on 2010-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (94)

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