Security readout for executives and security teams
ClamAV 0.92.1 has a memory corruption flaw in its PeSpin unpacking code. A specially crafted Windows PE file could crash scanning or potentially run attacker-controlled code in the scanner process. The business risk depends on whether outdated ClamAV or libclamav components still scan untrusted files. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running ClamAV 0.92.1 or products embedding that libclamav version, where untrusted PE files are scanned. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless old packages, appliances, or bundled scanners remain in service. Prioritize as high only if legacy ClamAV 0.92.1 remains in use. The issue can affect systems that scan attacker-supplied files, but it is old and not listed in KEV. The immediate task is legacy exposure discovery, not broad emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory ClamAV and libclamav versions across servers, gateways, appliances, and embedded products.; Check ClamAV and OS vendor advisories for corrected packages addressing CVE-2008-0314.; Upgrade or retire any ClamAV 0.92.1 installations found..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- FEDORA-2008-3900CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2008-3420CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://wwws.clamav.net/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=876CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- clamav-spin-bo(41823)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- FEDORA-2008-3358CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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