CVE-2005-3225: Medium severity Broadcom Etrust Antivirus vulnerability
Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of (1) eTrust-Iris and (2) eTrust-Vet 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3225?
CVE-2005-3225 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to bypass virus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3225?
To fix CVE-2005-3225, ensure that you are using the latest version of Broadcom eTrust Antivirus or eTrust-Iris Engine which addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3225?
CVE-2005-3225 affects Broadcom eTrust Antivirus and Broadcom eTrust Antivirus Iris Engine.
Can CVE-2005-3225 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-3225 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted RAR files.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3225 involve?
CVE-2005-3225 involves a malicious executable embedded in a malformed RAR file that bypasses antivirus detection.