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CVE-2005-3587

First published: Wed Nov 16 2005(Updated: )

Improper boundary checks in petite.c in Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows attackers to perform unknown attacks via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ClamXAV=0.24
ClamXAV=0.20
ClamXAV=0.84
ClamXAV=0.80
ClamXAV=0.15
ClamXAV=0.65
ClamXAV=0.75
ClamXAV=0.68
ClamXAV=0.71
ClamXAV=0.86.1
ClamXAV=0.82
ClamXAV=0.73
ClamXAV=0.72
ClamXAV=0.85.1
ClamXAV=0.87
ClamXAV=0.85
ClamXAV=0.74
ClamXAV=0.75.1
ClamXAV=0.86.2
ClamXAV=0.67
ClamXAV=0.81
ClamXAV=0.21
ClamXAV=0.54
ClamXAV=0.53
ClamXAV=0.70
ClamXAV=0.60
ClamXAV=0.86
ClamXAV=0.83
ClamXAV=0.68.1
ClamXAV=0.51
ClamXAV=0.23
ClamXAV=0.52
ClamXAV=0.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3587?

    CVE-2005-3587 is considered to have a high severity due to improper boundary checks that potentially allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3587?

    To fix CVE-2005-3587, update Clam AntiVirus to version 0.87.1 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

  • What versions of ClamAV are affected by CVE-2005-3587?

    CVE-2005-3587 affects multiple versions of ClamAV including versions 0.15 through 0.87.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2005-3587?

    Exploiting CVE-2005-3587 could allow attackers to perform unknown attacks that compromise the integrity and security of the system.

  • Is CVE-2005-3587 a remote or local vulnerability?

    CVE-2005-3587 is typically considered a remote vulnerability, enabling attackers to exploit it without physical access to the affected system.

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