How severe is CVE-2005-3061?

CVE-2005-3061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3061?

CVE-2005-3061 primarily affects Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2002. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3061?

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-2005-3061 published?

CVE-2005-3061 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3061

CVE-2005-3061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2002 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2002
Published: 2005-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in PowerArchiver 8.10 through 9.5 Beta 4 and Beta 5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a (1) ACE or (2) ARJ archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3061?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in PowerArchiver 8.10 through 9.5 Beta 4 and Beta 5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a (1) ACE or (2) ARJ archive.
How severe is CVE-2005-3061?: CVE-2005-3061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3061?: CVE-2005-3061 primarily affects Powerarchiver Powerarchiver 2002. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3061?: 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-2005-3061 published?: CVE-2005-3061 was published on 2005-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:powerarchiver:powerarchiver_2002:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerarchiver:powerarchiver_2003:8.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerarchiver:powerarchiver_2004:9.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerarchiver:powerarchiver_2006:9.5_beta_4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerarchiver:powerarchiver_2006:9.5_beta_5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*