CVE-2005-3228

Name: CVE-2005-3228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-14T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3228 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Ikarus 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 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Ikarus 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

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ikarus	Ikarus Antivirus	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3228?

How severe is CVE-2005-3228?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3228 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3228?

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Source: NVD / NIST