Vulnerability Description
Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of McAfee Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Antivirus Engine | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112879611919750&w=2
- http://shadock.net/secubox/AVCraftedArchive.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112879611919750&w=2
- http://shadock.net/secubox/AVCraftedArchive.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3215?
CVE-2005-3215 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of McAfee Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed ce...
How severe is CVE-2005-3215?
CVE-2005-3215 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3215?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Antivirus Engine.