CVE-2005-1795

Name: CVE-2005-1795
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-27T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1795 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The filecopy function in misc.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.85, on Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a virus in a filename that contains shell metacharacters, which are not properly handled when HFS permissions prevent the file from being deleted and ditto is invoked.. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The filecopy function in misc.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.85, on Mac OS, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a virus in a filename that contains shell metacharacters, which are not properly handled when HFS permissions prevent the file from being deleted and ditto is invoked.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.64%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Clam Anti-Virus	Clamav	<= 0.84

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1014070Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.sentinelchicken.com/advisories/clamavExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014070Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.sentinelchicken.com/advisories/clamavExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 27, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1795?

How severe is CVE-2005-1795?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1795 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1795?

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