CVE-2005-2385: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2385: Buffer overflow in a third-party compression library (UNACEV2.DLL), as used in avast!

Buffer overflow in a third-party compression library (UNACEV2.DLL), as used in avast! Antivirus Home/Professional Edition 4.6.665 and Server Edition 4.6.460, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ACE archive containing a long filename.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old remote code execution flaw in Avast 4.6-era antivirus products. A malformed ACE archive with an overly long filename could crash or take control through a bundled third-party decompression DLL. Business risk is mainly legacy exposure. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running the named Avast 4.6 versions or preserving the vulnerable UNACEV2.DLL in scanning workflows. Modern deployments are unlikely affected unless legacy software remains installed. Handle as a legacy eradication issue. The impact is serious, but urgency depends on whether these 2005-era Avast products still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory Avast 4.6-era installations and remove unsupported versions.; Check Avast revision history or vendor guidance for fixed builds.; Prioritize replacement where antivirus software is no longer maintained..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 27, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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