What is the severity of CVE-2005-3400?

CVE-2005-3400 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3400?

To fix CVE-2005-3400, update your Fortinet software to a version later than 2.48.0.0 where this vulnerability is addressed.

What types of files are affected by CVE-2005-3400?

CVE-2005-3400 affects files such as BAT, HTML, and EML that contain the 'MZ' magic byte sequence.

Who is impacted by CVE-2005-3400?

Users of Fortinet version 2.48.0.0 are impacted by CVE-2005-3400 as it allows attackers to bypass virus scanning.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-3400?

The vulnerability in CVE-2005-3400 allows for a misinterpretation of file types, which can lead to execution of harmful scripts.

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CVE-2005-3400

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/11/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-3400

First published: Tue Nov 01 2005(Updated: )

Multiple interpretation error in Fortinet 2.48.0.0 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
Fortinet Fortinet	=2.48.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3400?
CVE-2005-3400 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3400?
To fix CVE-2005-3400, update your Fortinet software to a version later than 2.48.0.0 where this vulnerability is addressed.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2005-3400?
CVE-2005-3400 affects files such as BAT, HTML, and EML that contain the 'MZ' magic byte sequence.
Who is impacted by CVE-2005-3400?
Users of Fortinet version 2.48.0.0 are impacted by CVE-2005-3400 as it allows attackers to bypass virus scanning.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-3400?
The vulnerability in CVE-2005-3400 allows for a misinterpretation of file types, which can lead to execution of harmful scripts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3400?
CVE-2005-3400 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3400?
To fix CVE-2005-3400, update your Fortinet software to a version later than 2.48.0.0 where this vulnerability is addressed.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2005-3400?
CVE-2005-3400 affects files such as BAT, HTML, and EML that contain the 'MZ' magic byte sequence.
Who is impacted by CVE-2005-3400?
Users of Fortinet version 2.48.0.0 are impacted by CVE-2005-3400 as it allows attackers to bypass virus scanning.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-3400?
The vulnerability in CVE-2005-3400 allows for a misinterpretation of file types, which can lead to execution of harmful scripts.