CVE-2005-0218

Name: CVE-2005-0218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ClamAV 0.80 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a base64 encoded image in a data: (RFC 2397) URL.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ClamAV 0.80 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a base64 encoded image in a data: (RFC 2397) URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.51
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.52
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.53
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.54
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.60
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.65
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.67
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.68
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.68.1
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	0.80

References

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0218?

ClamAV 0.80 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a base64 encoded image in a data: (RFC 2397) URL.

How severe is CVE-2005-0218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0218?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0218?

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Source: NVD / NIST