CVE-2005-3376 — MEDIUM (5.1)

Vulnerability Description

Multiple interpretation error in Kaspersky 5.0.372 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a file such as BAT, HTML, and EML with an "MZ" magic byte sequence which is normally associated with EXE, which causes the file to be treated as a safe type that could still be executed as a dangerous file type by applications on the end system, as demonstrated by a "triple headed" program that contains EXE, EML, and HTML content, aka the "magic byte bug."

CVSS Score

5.1

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kaspersky Lab	Kaspersky Anti-Virus	5.0.372

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-3376?

CVE-2005-3376 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Multiple interpretation error in Kaspersky 5.0.372 allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a file such as BAT, HTML, and EML with an "MZ" magic byte sequence which is normally associated ...

How severe is CVE-2005-3376?

CVE-2005-3376 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-2005-3376?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus.