CVE-2005-3372: Multiple interpretation error in eTrust CA 7.0.1.4 with the 11.9.1 engine allows remote attackers to bypass vi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3372 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting etrust antivirus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple interpretation error in eTrust CA 7.0.1.4 with the 11.9.1 engine allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a file such as BAT, HTML, and EML with an "MZ" magic byte sequence which is normally associated with EXE, which causes the file to be treated as a safe type that could still be executed as a dangerous file type by applications on the end system, as demonstrated by a "triple headed" program that contains EXE, EML, and HTML

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: broadcom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-10-30 14:34 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom etrust antivirus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy etrust-antivirus || rpm -q etrust-antivirus || etrust-antivirus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison etrust-antivirus sudo apt install etrust-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold etrust-antivirus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list etrust-antivirus sudo dnf downgrade etrust-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add etrust-antivirus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2005-3372?

etrust antivirus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3372 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3372 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-2005-3372 affect?

CVE-2005-3372 affects etrust antivirus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple interpretation error in eTrust CA 7.0.1.4 with the 11.9.1 engine allows remote attackers to bypass virus scanning via a file such as BAT, HTML, and EML with an "MZ" magic byte sequence which is normally associated with EXE, which c

How urgent is CVE-2005-3372?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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