CVE-2005-3228: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3228: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Ikarus AntiVirus allows remote attackers to bypass...

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Ikarus 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 older CVE describes a way for malware hidden inside a specially malformed RAR archive to evade Ikarus AntiVirus scanning while still opening in some archive tools. Business impact depends on whether legacy Ikarus scanning remains in use. The sources do not identify affected versions, a patch, CVSS score, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to environments that still use affected or legacy Ikarus AntiVirus engines to inspect inbound archives. The CVE record lists affected vendor, product, and versions as unavailable, so precise exposure cannot be determined from the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure question, not an emergency, unless Ikarus still protects inbound archives. If present in production, prioritize vendor guidance and compensating controls because the sources provide no patch details or version boundaries. Mitigation focus: Check Ikarus vendor guidance for affected versions, engine updates, or replacement advice.; Inventory mail, web, and endpoint gateways that rely on Ikarus archive scanning.; Avoid relying on a single antivirus engine for archive inspection..

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

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