CVE-2005-3501
UnknownEPSS 3.59%
Last modified
CVE-2005-3501 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cabd_find function in cabd.c of the libmspack library (mspack) for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted CAB file that causes cabd_find to be called with a zero length.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The cabd_find function in cabd.c of the libmspack library (mspack) for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted CAB file that causes cabd_find to be called with a zero length.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clamav | Clamav | <= 0.87 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.01 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.02 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.3 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.03 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.05 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.8 | Rc3 |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.10 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.12 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.13 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.14 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.15 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.20 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.21 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.22 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.23 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.24 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.51 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.52 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.53 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.54 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.60 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.60p | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.65 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.66 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.67 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.67-1 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.68 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.68.1 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.70 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.71 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.72 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.73 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.74 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.75 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.75.1 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.80 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.80_rc | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.81 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.82 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.83 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.84 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.85 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.85.1 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.86 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.86.1 | — |
| Clamav | Clamav | 0.86.2 | — |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17184Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17434Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17451Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17501Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17559Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=334&type=vulnerabilitiesExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2294Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17184Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17434Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17451Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17501Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17559Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=334&type=vulnerabilitiesExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2294Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-3501?
The cabd_find function in cabd.c of the libmspack library (mspack) for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted CAB file that causes cabd_find to be called with a zero length.
How severe is CVE-2005-3501?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3501 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3501?
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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