CVE-2005-2385: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 27, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in a third-party compression library (UNACEV2.DLL), as used in avast! Antivirus Home/Professional Edition 4.6.665 and Server Edition 4.6.460, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ACE archive containing a long filename.
Affected Software
3 affected components
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.665
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.460
ALWIL Avast Antivirus=4.6.665
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 27, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2385?
CVE-2005-2385 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2385?
To fix CVE-2005-2385, update to the latest version of avast! Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2385?
CVE-2005-2385 affects Avast Antivirus versions 4.6.665 and 4.6.460 for Home, Professional, and Server Editions.
4
Can CVE-2005-2385 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2385 can be exploited remotely through ACE archives containing long filenames.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2005-2385?
The impact of CVE-2005-2385 includes the execution of arbitrary code on the affected systems.