What is the severity of CVE-2005-3216?

CVE-2005-3216 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and ability to bypass virus detection.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3216?

To fix CVE-2005-3216, ensure that you are running the latest version of Sophos Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-3216?

CVE-2005-3216 can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted RAR files designed to bypass virus detection.

Which versions of Sophos Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-3216?

Unspecified versions of Sophos Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-3216, allowing for remote exploitation.

What file types are involved in CVE-2005-3216?

CVE-2005-3216 primarily involves malicious executables hidden within specially crafted RAR files.

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CVE-2005-3216

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

14/10/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-3216

First published: Fri Oct 14 2005(Updated: )

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Sophos 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3216?
CVE-2005-3216 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and ability to bypass virus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3216?
To fix CVE-2005-3216, ensure that you are running the latest version of Sophos Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-3216?
CVE-2005-3216 can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted RAR files designed to bypass virus detection.
Which versions of Sophos Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-3216?
Unspecified versions of Sophos Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-3216, allowing for remote exploitation.
What file types are involved in CVE-2005-3216?
CVE-2005-3216 primarily involves malicious executables hidden within specially crafted RAR files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3216?
CVE-2005-3216 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and ability to bypass virus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3216?
To fix CVE-2005-3216, ensure that you are running the latest version of Sophos Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-3216?
CVE-2005-3216 can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted RAR files designed to bypass virus detection.
Which versions of Sophos Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-3216?
Unspecified versions of Sophos Antivirus are affected by CVE-2005-3216, allowing for remote exploitation.
What file types are involved in CVE-2005-3216?
CVE-2005-3216 primarily involves malicious executables hidden within specially crafted RAR files.