CVE-2005-3228: Medium severity Ikarus Ikarus AntiVirus vulnerability
Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Ikarus 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-2005-3228?
CVE-2005-3228 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its ability to bypass antivirus detection.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3228?
To fix CVE-2005-3228, ensure that you are using the latest version of Ikarus AntiVirus, which may contain patches for this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2005-3228?
CVE-2005-3228 is associated with remote attacks that exploit malformed RAR files to bypass virus detection.
What version of Ikarus AntiVirus is vulnerable to CVE-2005-3228?
Multiple unspecified versions of Ikarus AntiVirus are vulnerable to CVE-2005-3228.
Can file formats other than RAR be affected by CVE-2005-3228?
CVE-2005-3228 specifically targets RAR files, and other formats like ZIP are not mentioned as being affected.