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CVE-2017-6418

libclamav/message.c in ClamAV 0.99.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted e-mail message.

Severity
Medium 5.5
Published
7 Aug 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 73% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
ClamAVServers and applications · cpe:a:clamav:clamav
  • Version 0.99.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6418
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-6418