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CVE-2005-4438

UnknownEPSS 6.26%

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CVE-2005-4438 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Dec2Rar.dll 3.2.14.3, as distributed in the Symantec Antivirus Library and used by various Symantec products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via RAR archives with sub-block headers that contain incorrect values in the length field.. EPSS estimates a 6.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Dec2Rar.dll 3.2.14.3, as distributed in the Symantec Antivirus Library and used by various Symantec products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via RAR archives with sub-block headers that contain incorrect values in the length field.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.26%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Dec2rar.DllDec2rar.Dll3.2.14.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4438?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Dec2Rar.dll 3.2.14.3, as distributed in the Symantec Antivirus Library and used by various Symantec products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via RAR archives with sub-block headers that contain incorrect values in the length field.
How severe is CVE-2005-4438?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4438 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4438?
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