CVE-2005-2768

CVE-2005-2768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Sophos Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file with a crafted sub record length.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2768?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Sophos Antivirus Library, as used by Sophos Antivirus, PureMessage, MailMonitor, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file with a crafted sub record length.
How severe is CVE-2005-2768?
CVE-2005-2768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2768 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2768?
CVE-2005-2768 primarily affects Sophos Sophos Anti-virus. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2768?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2768 published?
CVE-2005-2768 was published on 2005-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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