CVE-2005-3230: Medium severity Panda ActiveScan vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2005
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Updated

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Panda 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Panda ActiveScan
Panda ActiveScan

Event History

Oct 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3230?

The severity of CVE-2005-3230 is considered moderate, primarily affecting the detection capabilities of Panda Antivirus.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3230?

To fix CVE-2005-3230, ensure you are using the latest version of Panda Antivirus, as updates may address this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3230?

CVE-2005-3230 affects unspecified versions of Panda Antivirus, specifically impacting its ability to detect malicious executables in specially crafted RAR files.

4

Can CVE-2005-3230 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-3230 can be exploited remotely by attackers providing specially crafted RAR files that bypass virus detection.

5

What types of files are related to CVE-2005-3230?

CVE-2005-3230 is related to RAR files with malformed central and local headers that can contain malicious executables.

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