Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in AVIRA Desktop for Windows 1.00.00.68 with AVPACK32.DLL 6.31.0.3, when archive scanning is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in an ACE archive.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avira | Desktop | 1.00.00.68 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112671128224841&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16691/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-43/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.avira.com/en/news/avira_desktop_for_windows_patched_against_vulnerabiPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14824Patch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112671128224841&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16691/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-43/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.avira.com/en/news/avira_desktop_for_windows_patched_against_vulnerabiPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14824Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2957?
CVE-2005-2957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in AVIRA Desktop for Windows 1.00.00.68 with AVPACK32.DLL 6.31.0.3, when archive scanning is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2957?
CVE-2005-2957 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-2005-2957?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avira Desktop.