NOD32 ARJ archive buffer overflow
| nod32-arj-archive-bo (22203) |  High Risk |
Description:
NOD32 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the handling of ARJ archives. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted ARJ archive containing a compressed file with a long file name which, once it is scanned, could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of NOD32 (1.034 build 1132 or later), available from the NOD32 Download Web page. See References.
References:
- NOD32 Download Web page: Download the NOD32 Antivirus System.
- BID-14773: Eset Software NOD32 Antivirus ARJ Archive Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-2903: Heap-based buffer overflow in NOD32 2.5 with nod32.002 1.033 build 1127, with active scanning enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an ARJ archive containing a file with a long filename.
- SA16604: NOD32 Anti-Virus ARJ Archive Handling Buffer Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Reported:
Sep 08, 2005
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