CVE-2013-6497

CVE-2013-6497 is a low-severity vulnerability in Clamav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-17.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-17
• Affected product: Clamav
• Published: 2014-12-01
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

clamscan in ClamAV before 0.98.5, when using -a option, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) as demonstrated by the jwplayer.js file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6497?

clamscan in ClamAV before 0.98.5, when using -a option, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) as demonstrated by the jwplayer.js file.

How severe is CVE-2013-6497?

CVE-2013-6497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-6497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6497?

CVE-2013-6497 affects Clamav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6497?

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

When was CVE-2013-6497 published?

CVE-2013-6497 was published on 2014-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://blog.clamav.net/2014/11/clamav-0985-has-been-released.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/144754.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-November/144979.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-12/msg00003.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-12/msg00006.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-12/msg00007.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/59645
• http://secunia.com/advisories/60150
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:217
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/19/5
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71178
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2423-1
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2488-2
• https://bugzilla.clamav.net/show_bug.cgi?id=11088
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1138101
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98804

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:clamav:clamav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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