CVE-2005-3224: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3224: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of AntiVir Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypas...

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of AntiVir 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

CVE-2005-3224 describes an antivirus detection bypass in unspecified AntiVir Antivirus versions. A malicious executable inside a specially crafted RAR archive could evade detection because archive parsers interpreted malformed headers differently. Business risk depends on whether legacy AntiVir products still inspect email, web downloads, or endpoint files in your environment. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still using affected AntiVir Antivirus engines to scan RAR attachments, downloaded archives, or stored files. The CVE does not identify exact versions, deployment modes, platforms, or CPEs, so asset-level confirmation is required. Treat this as a legacy exposure question, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize inventory and retirement or update of obsolete antivirus components, especially on email gateways or endpoints that inspect archives from untrusted sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory any AntiVir Antivirus or legacy Avira scanning components still in use.; Check vendor guidance for affected versions, fixed engines, and signature requirements.; Reduce reliance on a single antivirus parser for inbound archive inspection..

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

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

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