CVE-2005-3217: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3217: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Symantec Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypa...

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Symantec Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old CVE describes a way to hide a malicious executable inside a malformed RAR archive so Symantec Antivirus may not detect it, while some archive tools still open it. The public record does not identify exact affected versions, severity, patch status, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most plausible in legacy environments still running Symantec Antivirus engines from the affected era, especially where email, web, or endpoint controls inspect RAR archives. Exact affected products and versions are not specified in the sources. Prioritize this if legacy Symantec Antivirus remains in production or if the business relies heavily on archive scanning for email security. Otherwise, handle as legacy-risk cleanup because affected versions and exploitation evidence are incomplete. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining legacy Symantec Antivirus deployments and archive-scanning dependencies.; Check Symantec or Broadcom guidance for historical fixes, engine updates, or product retirement advice.; Keep antivirus engines, signatures, and archive-parsing components fully updated..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 14, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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