CVE-2005-3233: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3233: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Trustix Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypas...

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of Trustix 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 issue lets a malicious program be hidden inside a specially malformed RAR archive so Trustix Antivirus may miss it. The business risk is missed malware at an email, web, or file-scanning layer. The record does not identify affected versions, a vendor patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to organizations still using Trustix Antivirus or archived systems that relied on it to inspect RAR attachments. The source bundle does not provide affected version ranges, deployment contexts, or CPEs, so exposure must be verified from asset records. Prioritize confirmation over emergency action. If Trustix Antivirus is no longer deployed, business risk is likely historical. If it remains in a mail or file gateway path, treat replacement or compensating controls as urgent because the product may miss malware hidden in malformed archives. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or historical Trustix guidance for updates or retirement direction.; Block or quarantine malformed RAR archives where business operations permit.; Use layered scanning for compressed attachments instead of relying on one parser..

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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