CVE-2005-3664
CVE-2005-3664 is a high-severity vulnerability in F-secure F-secure Anti-virus 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: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: F-secure F-secure Anti-virus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Kaspersky Anti-Virus Engine, as used in Kaspersky Personal 5.0.227, Anti-Virus On-Demand Scanner for Linux 5.0.5, and F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux 4.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3664?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in Kaspersky Anti-Virus Engine, as used in Kaspersky Personal 5.0.227, Anti-Virus On-Demand Scanner for Linux 5.0.5, and F-Secure Anti-Virus for Linux 4.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CHM file.
- How severe is CVE-2005-3664?
- CVE-2005-3664 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3664 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3664?
- CVE-2005-3664 primarily affects F-secure F-secure Anti-virus. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3664?
- 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-2005-3664 published?
- CVE-2005-3664 was published on 2005-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17130
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17144
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=318&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.osvdb.org/19912
- http://www.osvdb.org/19913
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15054
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22564
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:f-secure_anti-virus:4.50:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:5.0.5:*:linux_servers:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:5.0.5:*:linux_workstations:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus_personal:5.0.227:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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