CVE-2005-3371
First published: Sat Oct 29 2005(Updated: )
Multiple interpretation error in AVG 7 7.0.323 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a file such as BAT, HTML, and EML with an "MZ" magic byte sequence which is normally associated with EXE, which causes the file to be treated as a safe type that could still be executed as a dangerous file type by applications on the end system, as demonstrated by a "triple headed" program that contains EXE, EML, and HTML content, aka the "magic byte bug."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AVG Antivirus Plus Firewall | =7.0.323 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3371?
CVE-2005-3371 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for attackers to bypass virus scanning.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3371?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3371, update AVG Antivirus to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of files does CVE-2005-3371 affect?
CVE-2005-3371 affects files with BAT, HTML, and EML extensions that contain an 'MZ' magic byte sequence.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3371?
Users of AVG Antivirus version 7.0.323 are specifically affected by CVE-2005-3371.
What can attackers do with CVE-2005-3371?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-3371 to execute malicious files that are incorrectly identified as safe by the antivirus.
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