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CVE-2005-3212

First published: Fri Oct 14 2005(Updated: )

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of NOD32 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ESET NOD32 Antivirus

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3212?

    CVE-2005-3212 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass antivirus detection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3212?

    To fix CVE-2005-3212, update to the latest version of ESET NOD32 Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-3212?

    CVE-2005-3212 affects unspecified versions of ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-3212 enable?

    CVE-2005-3212 enables remote attackers to bypass virus detection through specially crafted RAR files.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2005-3212?

    Exploitation of CVE-2005-3212 could lead to execution of malicious executables that are not detected by the antivirus.

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