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CVE-2005-3220: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Norman Virus Control Antivirus allows remote attac...

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Norman Virus Control 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.

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This CVE describes an antivirus bypass in unspecified Norman Virus Control versions. A malicious executable inside a malformed RAR archive could evade detection by Norman while still opening in some archive tools. The business risk is missed malware in email, web, or file-transfer scanning paths that relied on this product. Exposure is likely limited to organizations that still run Norman Virus Control or historical Norman-based scanning in mail, endpoint, or gateway workflows. The sources do not identify exact affected versions or supported product names beyond Norman Virus Control Antivirus. Prioritize as a legacy-control assurance issue, not an emergency, unless Norman Virus Control still protects inbound files. If present, replacement or vendor-confirmed remediation should be tracked because the flaw undermines malware detection rather than system hardening. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Norman Virus Control or Norman-derived scanning components.; Check vendor or successor guidance for fixed engines, signatures, or retirement instructions.; Ensure archive scanning engines are fully updated where the product remains in use..

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