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CVE-2005-3664: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 18 2005(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F-Secure Anti-Virus=4.50
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0.5
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0.5
Kaspersky Anti-Virus=5.0.227

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3664?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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