CVE-2005-3378: Medium severity Norman Norman Virus Control vulnerability
Multiple interpretation error in Norman 5.81 with the 5.83.02 engine 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."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3378?
CVE-2005-3378 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass virus scanning.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3378?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3378, update to a newer version of Norman Virus Control that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2005-3378?
CVE-2005-3378 affects files such as BAT, HTML, and EML that contain an 'MZ' magic byte sequence.
Can CVE-2005-3378 allow malware to execute?
Yes, CVE-2005-3378 can potentially allow remote attackers to bypass scanning for malware in certain file types.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-3378?
CVE-2005-3378 affects Norman Virus Control version 5.81 with the 5.83.02 engine.