Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in a third-party compression library (UNACEV2.DLL), as used in avast! Antivirus Home/Professional Edition 4.6.665 and Server Edition 4.6.460, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ACE archive containing a long filename.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alwil | Avast Antivirus | 4.6.460 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15776PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-20/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014544
- http://www.avast.com/eng/av4_revision_history.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15776PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-20/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014544
- http://www.avast.com/eng/av4_revision_history.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2385?
CVE-2005-2385 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in a third-party compression library (UNACEV2.DLL), as used in avast! Antivirus Home/Professional Edition 4.6.665 and Server Edition 4.6.460, allows remote attackers to execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2005-2385?
CVE-2005-2385 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2385?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alwil Avast Antivirus.