MEDIUM
CVE-2005-3501
CWE-399Published: November 5, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The cabd_find function in cabd.c of the libmspack library (mspack) for Clam AntiVirus (ClamAV) before 0.87.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted CAB file that causes cabd_find to be called with a zero length.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-3501 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
clamav1 product(s)
clamav
Source: NVD CPE · 47 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (30)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17184Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17434Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17451Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17501Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17559Vendor Advisory
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http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=334&type=vulnerabilitiesExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2294Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-3501
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 5, 2005
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-3501 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.