10-08-2017, 05:39 PM | #1 |
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ClamXAV found virus in latest Calibre Mac 3.9.0
Hi,
My ClamXAV virus checker found a virus in the latest version of Calibre 3.9.0 Downloaded from: https://calibre-ebook.com/download_osx from the main download-link. The virus: Html.Exploit.CVE_2017_8749-6338876-0 |
10-08-2017, 05:41 PM | #2 |
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False positives are very common with new Calibre releases.
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10-08-2017, 09:03 PM | #3 |
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Virus Total reports 64/64 scanners give https://calibre-ebook.com/dist/osx a clean bill of health.
ClamXAV isn't one of the scanners on there kitbag - probably because it has a reputation of issuing too many false positives. BR |
10-08-2017, 09:36 PM | #4 |
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10-08-2017, 09:46 PM | #5 |
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10-08-2017, 10:44 PM | #6 |
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10-09-2017, 07:12 AM | #7 |
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Sorry I annoyed you.
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10-09-2017, 07:18 AM | #8 |
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The way I look at it, any virus scanner that would falsely identify Calibre as having a virus is a program not worth using. Norton Antivirus is a good example of one such program to stay away from.
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