CVE-2005-4438 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious RAR archives exploiting a heap buffer overflow in the Symantec Antivirus Library.
- 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-2005-4438?
CVE-2005-4438 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 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 Dec2Rar.dll 3.2.14.3, as distributed in the Symantec Antivirus Library and used by various Symantec products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via RAR archives with sub-block headers that contain incorrect values in the length field.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4438?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dec2rar.dll Dec2rar.dll.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4438?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4438 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-2005-4438 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4438 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gw4v-549p-9jgg.