How severe is CVE-2005-3862?

CVE-2005-3862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3862?

CVE-2005-3862 primarily affects Unalz. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3862?

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-2005-3862 published?

CVE-2005-3862 was published on 2005-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3862

CVE-2005-3862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unalz with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Unalz
Published: 2005-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in unalz before 0.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long file names in ALZ archives.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3862?: Buffer overflow in unalz before 0.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long file names in ALZ archives.
How severe is CVE-2005-3862?: CVE-2005-3862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3862?: CVE-2005-3862 primarily affects Unalz. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3862?: 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-2005-3862 published?: CVE-2005-3862 was published on 2005-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unalz:unalz:0.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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