What is the severity of CVE-2005-3218?

CVE-2005-3218 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass virus detection.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3218?

To fix CVE-2005-3218, users should update to the latest version of Dr.Web Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2005-3218?

The vulnerability CVE-2005-3218 affects unspecified versions of Dr.Web Antivirus.

Can CVE-2005-3218 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2005-3218 by using malicious executables packaged in specially crafted RAR files.

What type of files are involved in the CVE-2005-3218 vulnerability?

CVE-2005-3218 involves RAR files that have malformed central and local headers, which can bypass virus detection.

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CVE-2005-3218

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

14/10/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-3218

First published: Fri Oct 14 2005(Updated: )

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Dr.Web 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-2005-3218?
CVE-2005-3218 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass virus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3218?
To fix CVE-2005-3218, users should update to the latest version of Dr.Web Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-3218?
The vulnerability CVE-2005-3218 affects unspecified versions of Dr.Web Antivirus.
Can CVE-2005-3218 be exploited by attackers?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2005-3218 by using malicious executables packaged in specially crafted RAR files.
What type of files are involved in the CVE-2005-3218 vulnerability?
CVE-2005-3218 involves RAR files that have malformed central and local headers, which can bypass virus detection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3218?
CVE-2005-3218 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass virus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3218?
To fix CVE-2005-3218, users should update to the latest version of Dr.Web Antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-3218?
The vulnerability CVE-2005-3218 affects unspecified versions of Dr.Web Antivirus.
Can CVE-2005-3218 be exploited by attackers?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2005-3218 by using malicious executables packaged in specially crafted RAR files.
What type of files are involved in the CVE-2005-3218 vulnerability?
CVE-2005-3218 involves RAR files that have malformed central and local headers, which can bypass virus detection.