CVE-2005-3664: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 18, 2005
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Kaspersky Anti-Virus Engine, as used in Kaspersky Personal 5.0.227, Anti-Virus On-Demand Scanner for Linux 5.0.5, and F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux 4.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
F-Secure F-Secure anti-virus=4.50
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0.5
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus=5.0.5
Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus Personal=5.0.227

Event History

Nov 18, 2005
CVE Published
06:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3664?

CVE-2005-3664 has a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3664?

To fix CVE-2005-3664, you should update Kaspersky Anti-Virus and F-Secure Anti-Virus to their latest versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2005-3664?

CVE-2005-3664 affects Kaspersky Anti-Virus versions 5.0.227 and 5.0.5, as well as F-Secure Anti-Virus version 4.50.

4

How does CVE-2005-3664 exploit a vulnerability?

CVE-2005-3664 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow through a crafted CHM file to execute arbitrary code.

5

Can CVE-2005-3664 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-3664 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious code without physical access.

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