Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the cli_scanpe function in libclamav/pe.c in ClamAV before 0.98.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted y0da Crypter PE file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | clamav | 0.98.5+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | clamav | 0.98.5+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | clamav | 0.98.5+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 6.0 | clamav | 0.98.1+dfsg-1+deb6u4 | DLA-95-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | clamav | 0.98.5+addedllvm-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | USN-2423-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | clamav | 1.4.2-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2025:14683-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-2423-1 clamav vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-95-1 clamav - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2025:14683-1 clamav-1.4.2-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- openSUSE-SU-2014:1560 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2014:1571 vendor-advisory
- 71242 vdb-entry
- FEDORA-2014-15463 vendor-advisory
- 62542 third-party-advisory
- http://blog.clamav.net/2014/11/clamav-0985-has-been-released.html
- [oss-security] 20141122 Re: CVE request: heap buffer overflow in ClamAV mailing-list
- 59645 third-party-advisory
- USN-2423-1 vendor-advisory
- 1031268 vdb-entry
- https://github.com/vrtadmin/clamav-devel/commit/fc3794a54d2affe5770c1f876484a871c783e91e
- SUSE-SU-2014:1574 vendor-advisory