How severe is CVE-2005-3231?

CVE-2005-3231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3231?

CVE-2005-3231 affects Cat Quick Heal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3231?

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

When was CVE-2005-3231 published?

CVE-2005-3231 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3231

CVE-2005-3231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cat Quick Heal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cat Quick Heal
Published: 2005-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of CAT Quick Heal allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3231?: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of CAT Quick Heal allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.
How severe is CVE-2005-3231?: CVE-2005-3231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3231?: CVE-2005-3231 affects Cat Quick Heal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3231 published?: CVE-2005-3231 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cat:quick_heal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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