CVE-2005-0643

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in McAfee Scan Engine 4320 with DAT version before 4357 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted LHA files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://images.mcafee.com/misc/McAfee_Security_Bulletin_05-march-17.pdf
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/14628
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10243
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://images.mcafee.com/misc/McAfee_Security_Bulletin_05-march-17.pdf
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/14628
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10243

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-24067✓ verified
First seen Apr 30, 2004
LHA 1.x - Remote Buffer Overflow / Directory Traversal
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0643?

CVE-2005-0643 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Buffer overflow in McAfee Scan Engine 4320 with DAT version before 4357 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted LHA files.

When was CVE-2005-0643 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0643 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0643 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0643 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0643?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0643, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0643

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