How severe is CVE-2005-2298?

CVE-2005-2298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2298?

CVE-2005-2298 affects Softwin Bitdefender Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2298?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2298 published?

CVE-2005-2298 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2298

CVE-2005-2298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Softwin Bitdefender Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Softwin Bitdefender Engine
Published: 2005-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BitDefender Engine 1.6.1 and earlier does not properly scan all attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via begin and end commands in the body of the e-mail, which BitDefender treats as a uuencoded attachment and stops scanning afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2298?: BitDefender Engine 1.6.1 and earlier does not properly scan all attachments, which allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via begin and end commands in the body of the e-mail, which BitDefender treats as a uuencoded attachment and stops scanning afterwards.
How severe is CVE-2005-2298?: CVE-2005-2298 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2298?: CVE-2005-2298 affects Softwin Bitdefender Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2298 published?: CVE-2005-2298 was published on 2005-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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