CVE-2005-3664 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Nov 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM file due to a heap-based buffer overflow in the Kaspersky Anti-Virus Engine.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-3664?

CVE-2005-3664 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Kaspersky Anti-Virus Engine, as used in Kaspersky Personal 5.0.227, Anti-Virus On-Demand Scanner for Linux 5.0.5, and F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux 4.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3664?

It affects 3 products.

Products include F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3664?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3664 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-3664 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3664 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r6j9-mc43-m5jw.