CVE-2005-3401

Description

Multiple interpretation error in TheHacker 5.8.4.128 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."

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.64%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/114	third party advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113036131526435&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=113026417802703&w=2	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/122	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3401?: CVE-2005-3401 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3401?: To fix CVE-2005-3401, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-3401 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3401 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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