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CVE-2005-3231: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of CAT Quick Heal allows remote attackers to bypass v...

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of CAT Quick Heal 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 a way to hide a malicious executable inside a malformed RAR archive so CAT Quick Heal may miss it. Business risk depends on whether legacy Quick Heal scanning still protects email, web downloads, or endpoints. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or a vendor fix. Exposure is most likely where CAT Quick Heal scans inbound RAR archives on endpoints, mail gateways, or download workflows. The affected versions are unspecified, so asset owners must confirm whether any Quick Heal deployment is legacy, unsupported, or configured to trust archive scanning results. Handle as a legacy-control assurance issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize if Quick Heal remains in use for archive scanning in email, web download, or endpoint workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory CAT Quick Heal deployments and versions across endpoints and gateways.; Check Quick Heal vendor guidance for historical advisories, supported versions, and updates.; Do not rely on a single antivirus engine for archive inspection..

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