CVE-2005-3232

CVE-2005-3232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thehacker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of TheHacker 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-2005-3232?
Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of TheHacker 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-2005-3232?
CVE-2005-3232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3232 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3232?
CVE-2005-3232 affects Thehacker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3232?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3232 published?
CVE-2005-3232 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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