Vulnerability Description
The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, and AVEngine 20101.3.0.103 in Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial MSCF character sequence. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different TAR parser implementations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | Quick Heal | 11.00 |
| Norman | Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware | 6.06.12 |
| Rising-Global | Rising Antivirus | 22.83.00.03 |
| Symantec | Endpoint Protection | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/80409
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- http://osvdb.org/80409
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1421?
CVE-2012-1421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, and AVEngine 20101.3.0.103 in Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 allows remote attacke...
How severe is CVE-2012-1421?
CVE-2012-1421 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cat Quick Heal, Norman Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware, Rising-Global Rising Antivirus, Symantec Endpoint Protection.