CVE-2005-3499
First published: Fri Nov 04 2005(Updated: )
Frisk F-Prot Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass protection via a ZIP file with a version header greater than 15, which prevents F-Prot from decompressing and analyzing the file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-PROT Antivirus | ||
| F-PROT Antivirus | ||
| F-PROT Antivirus | ||
| F-PROT Antivirus | ||
| F-PROT Antivirus | ||
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12b | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12d | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.12d | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =3.16c | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =4.4.2 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =4.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15293
- http://thierry.sniff-em.com/research/fprot.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015148
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0073.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20865
- http://www.zoller.lu/research/fprot.htm
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22967
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502370/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415637/30/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3499?
CVE-2005-3499 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass antivirus protection.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3499?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3499, ensure that you are using the latest version of F-Prot Antivirus, as updates may address this vulnerability.
What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-3499?
CVE-2005-3499 allows remote attackers to bypass the antivirus protection by using specially crafted ZIP files.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2005-3499?
CVE-2005-3499 affects multiple versions of F-Prot Antivirus, including versions 3.12b, 3.12d, and 4.4.2 across different platforms.
How does CVE-2005-3499 exploit F-Prot Antivirus?
CVE-2005-3499 exploits F-Prot Antivirus's inability to process ZIP files with a version header greater than 15, preventing detection of potentially malicious content.
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