LOW
CVE-2018-0361
CWE-20Published: July 16, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
ClamAV before 0.100.1 lacks a PDF object length check, resulting in an unreasonably long time to parse a relatively small file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-0361 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
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 (8)
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041367Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00020.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041367Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00020.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-12Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-0361
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 16, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-0361 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.