Vulnerability Description
The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, NOD32 Antivirus 5795, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial ITSF 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 |
| Eset | Nod32 Antivirus | 5795 |
| Norman | Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware | 6.06.12 |
| Rising-Global | Rising Antivirus | 22.83.00.03 |
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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52583
- http://osvdb.org/80409
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52583
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1422?
CVE-2012-1422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, NOD32 Antivirus 5795, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a ...
How severe is CVE-2012-1422?
CVE-2012-1422 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-2012-1422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cat Quick Heal, Eset Nod32 Antivirus, Norman Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware, Rising-Global Rising Antivirus.