CVE-2008-0318: Integer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.92.1, as used in clamd, allows rem

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-0318?

clamav: upgrade to newer than 0.92. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-0318 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0318 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-0318 affect?

CVE-2008-0318 affects clamav. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Integer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.92.1, as used in clamd, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Petite packed PE file, which triggers

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-0318?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-0318 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting clamav. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.92.1, as used in clamd, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Petite packed PE file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.9% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-189
Published	2008-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clam anti-virus

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-12 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clam anti-virus clamav UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.92

Fixed in: newer than 0.92

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clamav || rpm -q clamav || clamav --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.92 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade clamav

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade clamav

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0318?

clamav: upgrade to newer than 0.92. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0318 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0318 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0318 affect?

CVE-2008-0318 affects clamav. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Integer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in libclamav in ClamAV before 0.92.1, as used in clamd, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Petite packed PE file, which triggers

How urgent is CVE-2008-0318?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited

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