CVE-2005-3221 describes an interpretation error in unspecified versions of Fortinet Antivirus. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection by embedding malicious executables within specially crafted RAR files that contain malformed central and local headers. While some archiving tools like WinRAR and PowerZip can still open these files, Fortinet Antivirus fails to properly scan them. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity. It is a network-based attack with high access complexity, requiring no authentication. Successful exploitation could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:fortinet:fortinet_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.