Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the get_unicode_name function (libclamav/vba_extract.c) in Clam Anti-Virus (ClamAV) before 0.94.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted VBA project file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Clam Anti-Virus | Clamav | <= 0.94 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-November/065530.htmlExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32663Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32699
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32765
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32872
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-21.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4579
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=637952&group_id=86638
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1680
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5050?
CVE-2008-5050 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in the get_unicode_name function (libclamav/vba_extract.c) in Clam Anti-Virus (ClamAV) before 0.94.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute a...
How severe is CVE-2008-5050?
CVE-2008-5050 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5050?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Clam Anti-Virus Clamav.