How severe is CVE-2005-3831?

CVE-2005-3831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3831?

CVE-2005-3831 primarily affects Speedproject Speedcommander. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3831?

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

When was CVE-2005-3831 published?

CVE-2005-3831 was published on 2005-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3831

CVE-2005-3831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Speedproject Speedcommander 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Speedproject Speedcommander
Published: 2005-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) CxZIP60.dll and (2) CxZIP60u.dll, as used in SpeedProject products including (a) ZipStar 5.0 Build 4285, (b) Squeez 5.0 Build 4285, and (c) SpeedCommander 11.0 Build 4430 and 10.51 Build 4430, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP archive containing a long filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3831?: Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) CxZIP60.dll and (2) CxZIP60u.dll, as used in SpeedProject products including (a) ZipStar 5.0 Build 4285, (b) Squeez 5.0 Build 4285, and (c) SpeedCommander 11.0 Build 4430 and 10.51 Build 4430, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP archive containing a long filename.
How severe is CVE-2005-3831?: CVE-2005-3831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3831?: CVE-2005-3831 primarily affects Speedproject Speedcommander. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3831 published?: CVE-2005-3831 was published on 2005-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:speedproject:speedcommander:10.51_build4430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedproject:speedcommander:11.0_build4430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedproject:squeez:5.0_build_4285:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:speedproject:zipstar:5.0_build_4285:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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