CRITICAL
CVE-2008-0318
CWE-189Published: February 12, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0318 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
clam_anti-virus1 product(s)
clamav
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (52)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28907Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28913Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28949Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29001Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29026Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29048Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29060Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29420Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-0318
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 12, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0318 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.