How severe is CVE-2005-2903?

CVE-2005-2903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2903?

CVE-2005-2903 affects Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2903?

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-2005-2903 published?

CVE-2005-2903 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2903

CVE-2005-2903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus
Published: 2005-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2903?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2903?: CVE-2005-2903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2903?: CVE-2005-2903 affects Eset Software Nod32 Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2903?: 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-2005-2903 published?: CVE-2005-2903 was published on 2005-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eset_software:nod32_antivirus:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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