ClamAV messages "mpool_malloc(): Attempt to allocate 8388608 bytes" logged to /var/log/messages

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • In the /var/log/message log file, large number of messages related to ClamAv are logged. The general format of these messages is as given below
freshclam[11271]: [LibClamAV] mpool_malloc(): Attempt to allocate 8388608 bytes. Please report to http://bugs.clamav.net

Environment

  • RHEL
  • Observed on clamav version 0.97

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase of over 48,000 articles and solutions.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In
Close

Welcome! Check out the Getting Started with Red Hat page for quick tours and guides for common tasks.