CVE-2005-3375 describes a multiple interpretation error in the Ikarus demo version, specifically affecting Ikarus AntiVirus. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning by crafting files (e.g., BAT, HTML, EML) that begin with the "MZ" magic byte sequence, typically associated with executables. The system misinterprets these files as safe types, even though they can be executed as dangerous files by other applications, as demonstrated by "triple-headed" programs. With a CVSS score of 5.1, this vulnerability has a network attack vector and high attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ikarus:ikarus_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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