CVE-2005-1693: Buffer Overflow
Integer overflow in Computer Associates Vet Antivirus library, as used by CA InoculateIT 6.0, eTrust Antivirus r6.0 through 7.1, eTrust Antivirus for the Gateway r7.0 and r7.1, eTrust Secure Content Manager, eTrust Intrusion Detection, BrightStor ARCserve Backup (BAB) r11.1, Vet Antivirus, Zonelabs ZoneAlarm Security Suite, and ZoneAlarm Antivirus, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a compressed VBA directory with a project name length of -1, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1693?
CVE-2005-1693 has a high severity due to the potential exploitation of integer overflow vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1693?
To fix CVE-2005-1693, update affected software versions to the latest patches provided by Broadcom.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1693?
CVE-2005-1693 affects various versions of eTrust Antivirus, CA InoculateIT 6.0, BrightStor ARCserve Backup 11.1, and several other Broadcom products.
What impact does CVE-2005-1693 have on system security?
CVE-2005-1693 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable software, leading to potential data breaches.
Is CVE-2005-1693 still relevant today?
Yes, CVE-2005-1693 remains relevant as systems with unpatched vulnerable software could still be exploited.