CVE-2005-3211: Medium severity Softwin Bitdefender Antivirus vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2005
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Updated

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of BitDefender 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Softwin Bitdefender Antivirus

Event History

Oct 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3211?

CVE-2005-3211 is a high severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3211?

To mitigate CVE-2005-3211, ensure that you are using the latest version of BitDefender Antivirus and apply all security updates.

3

What versions of BitDefender Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-3211?

CVE-2005-3211 affects unspecified versions of BitDefender Antivirus released before the vulnerability was patched.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2005-3211 allow?

CVE-2005-3211 allows attackers to use specially crafted RAR files with malformed headers to deliver malicious executables undetected.

5

Can I still use files compressed with RAR after CVE-2005-3211?

Yes, you can still use RAR files, but you should verify their contents with up-to-date antivirus software to ensure security.

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