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CVE-2005-3380

First published: Sat Oct 29 2005(Updated: )

Multiple interpretation error in Panda Titanium 2005 4.02.01 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Panda Panda titanium 2005 Antivirus=4.02.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3380?

    CVE-2005-3380 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass virus scanning.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3380?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-3380, update to a patched version of Panda Titanium antivirus that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2005-3380?

    CVE-2005-3380 affects Panda Titanium 2005 version 4.02.01.

  • What kind of files does CVE-2005-3380 allow to be executed?

    CVE-2005-3380 allows files such as BAT, HTML, and EML to be executed as safe types due to the interpretation error.

  • What is the exploitation method for CVE-2005-3380?

    Exploitation of CVE-2005-3380 occurs when a file with an 'MZ' magic byte sequence is treated as safe, bypassing virus scanning.

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