CVE-2005-2957 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in AVIRA Desktop for Windows 1.00.00.68, specifically within the AVPACK32.DLL when archive scanning is enabled. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted ACE archive containing an excessively long filename. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been identified, the potential for remote code execution warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.00.00.68CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:avira:desktop:1.00.00.68:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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