How severe is CVE-2015-1463?

CVE-2015-1463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1463 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1463?

CVE-2015-1463 primarily affects Clamav. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1463?

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

When was CVE-2015-1463 published?

CVE-2015-1463 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1463

CVE-2015-1463 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-17.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Clamav
Published: 2015-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ClamAV before 0.98.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted petite packer file, related to an "incorrect compiler optimization."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1463?: ClamAV before 0.98.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted petite packer file, related to an "incorrect compiler optimization."
How severe is CVE-2015-1463?: CVE-2015-1463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1463 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1463?: CVE-2015-1463 primarily affects Clamav. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1463?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1463 published?: CVE-2015-1463 was published on 2015-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:clamav:clamav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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