CVE-2005-3499
CVE-2005-3499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frisk Software F-prot 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: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Frisk Software F-prot Antivirus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Frisk F-Prot Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass protection via a ZIP file with a version header greater than 15, which prevents F-Prot from decompressing and analyzing the file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3499?
- Frisk F-Prot Antivirus allows remote attackers to bypass protection via a ZIP file with a version header greater than 15, which prevents F-Prot from decompressing and analyzing the file.
- How severe is CVE-2005-3499?
- CVE-2005-3499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3499 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3499?
- CVE-2005-3499 primarily affects Frisk Software F-prot Antivirus. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3499?
- 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-2005-3499 published?
- CVE-2005-3499 was published on 2005-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0073.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015148
- http://thierry.sniff-em.com/research/fprot.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20865
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415637/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502370/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15293
- http://www.zoller.lu/research/fprot.htm
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22967
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:*:*:bsd:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:*:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:*:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:*:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:*:*:win:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:3.12b:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:3.12d:*:bsd:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:3.12d:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:3.16c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:4.4.2:*:bsd:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:frisk_software:f-prot_antivirus:4.4.2:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
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