CVE-2005-3232: Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of TheHacker allows remote attackers to bypass virus det

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1MITIGATE

CVE-2005-3232 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting thehacker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of TheHacker allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be opened by products such as Winrar and PowerZip, even though they are rejected as corrupted by Winzip and BitZipper.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thehacker

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-14 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thehacker || rpm -q thehacker || thehacker --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3232?

thehacker: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3232 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3232 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3232 affect?

CVE-2005-3232 affects thehacker. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple interpretation error in unspecified versions of TheHacker allows remote attackers to bypass virus detection via a malicious executable in a specially crafted RAR file with malformed central and local headers, which can still be ope

How urgent is CVE-2005-3232?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WinRAR vulnerabilities

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References

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