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CVE-2005-3213

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

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CVE-2005-3213 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of F-Prot Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of F-Prot Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Frisk SoftwareF-Prot AntivirusAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3213?
Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of F-Prot Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.
How severe is CVE-2005-3213?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3213 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3213?
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