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CVE-2005-3372: Multiple interpretation error in eTrust CA 7.0.1.4 with the 11.9.1 engine allows remote attackers to bypass...

Multiple interpretation error in eTrust CA 7.0.1.4 with the 11.9.1 engine allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a file such as BAT, HTML, and EML with an "MZ" magic byte sequence which is normally associated with EXE, which causes the file to be treated as a safe type that could still be executed as a dangerous file type by applications on the end system, as demonstrated by a "triple headed" program that contains EXE, EML, and HTML content, aka the "magic byte bug."

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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old anti-virus evasion issue: certain files could be misclassified as safe by CA eTrust because their first bytes looked like an executable. A user or system might still open the file as dangerous content, so the scanner’s decision could be wrong. Exposure appears limited to environments still using the named CA eTrust version and engine, or inherited systems relying on that scanning behavior. The source bundle does not confirm broader affected products or maintained CPE data. Treat this as a legacy exposure check, not an emergency, unless old CA eTrust scanning is still in production. The business risk is missed malware at email or web boundaries where users trust anti-virus decisions. Mitigation focus: Check Broadcom or CA legacy guidance for fixed engine versions or signatures.; Replace unsupported CA eTrust deployments with a maintained security product.; Block risky attachment types at mail and web gateways where business use permits..

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