CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2903

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in NOD32 2.5 with active scanning enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ARJ archive containing a file with a long filename.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the system running the vulnerable NOD32 version, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or further propagation of the attack within the network.

Recommendation

Immediately update NOD32 to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability. In the meantime, disable active scanning of ARJ archives or restrict access to unknown archives.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in NOD32 2.5 with nod32.002 1.033 build 1127, with active scanning enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ARJ archive containing a file with a long filename.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS