CVE-2008-0314 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in ClamAV 0.92.1, specifically within the libclamav component's spin.c file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a specially crafted PeSpin packed PE binary with a manipulated length value. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this high-severity flaw is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.92.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:clam_anti-virus:clamav:0.92.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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