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CVE-2005-1551

UnknownEPSS 4.29%

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CVE-2005-1551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sophos Anti-Virus 3.93 does not check downloaded files for viruses when they have only been written, which creates a race condition and may allow remote attackers to bypass virus protection if the file is executed before the antivirus starts on system reboot.. EPSS estimates a 4.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sophos Anti-Virus 3.93 does not check downloaded files for viruses when they have only been written, which creates a race condition and may allow remote attackers to bypass virus protection if the file is executed before the antivirus starts on system reboot.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.29%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SophosSophos Anti-Virus3.93

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1551?
Sophos Anti-Virus 3.93 does not check downloaded files for viruses when they have only been written, which creates a race condition and may allow remote attackers to bypass virus protection if the file is executed before the antivirus starts on system reboot.
How severe is CVE-2005-1551?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1551?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST