CVE-2005-3154
CVE-2005-3154 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softwin Bitdefender 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-134
- Affected product: Softwin Bitdefender
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in the logging functionality in BitDefender AntiVirus 7.2 through 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in file or directory name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3154?
- Format string vulnerability in the logging functionality in BitDefender AntiVirus 7.2 through 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in file or directory name.
- How severe is CVE-2005-3154?
- CVE-2005-3154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3154 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3154?
- CVE-2005-3154 primarily affects Softwin Bitdefender. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3154?
- 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-2005-3154 published?
- CVE-2005-3154 was published on 2005-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://kb.bitdefender.com/KB261-en--Filename-Format-String-Vulnerability.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16991
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/45
- http://shadock.net/secubox/BitDefenderLoggingFunc.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14968
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:softwin:bitdefender:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:softwin:bitdefender:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:softwin:bitdefender:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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