Vulnerability Description
The TAR file parser in Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, NOD32 Antivirus 5795, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, PC Tools AntiVirus 7.0.3.5, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, and VirusBuster 13.6.151.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial MZ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Authentium | Command Antivirus | 5.2.11.5 |
| Emsisoft | Anti-Malware | 5.1.0.1 |
| Eset | Nod32 Antivirus | 5795 |
| F-Prot | F-Prot Antivirus | 4.6.2.117 |
| Fortinet | Fortinet Antivirus | 4.2.254.0 |
| Ikarus | Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner | 1.1.97.0 |
| K7Computing | Antivirus | 9.77.3565 |
| Norman | Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware | 6.06.12 |
| Pc Tools | Pc Tools Antivirus | 7.0.3.5 |
| Rising-Global | Rising Antivirus | 22.83.00.03 |
| Virusbuster | Virusbuster | 13.6.151.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/80393
- http://osvdb.org/80395
- http://osvdb.org/80396
- http://osvdb.org/80406
- http://osvdb.org/80407
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- http://osvdb.org/80393
- http://osvdb.org/80395
- http://osvdb.org/80396
- http://osvdb.org/80406
- http://osvdb.org/80407
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1423?
CVE-2012-1423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The TAR file parser in Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, K7 ...
How severe is CVE-2012-1423?
CVE-2012-1423 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-2012-1423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Authentium Command Antivirus, Emsisoft Anti-Malware, Eset Nod32 Antivirus, F-Prot F-Prot Antivirus, Fortinet Fortinet Antivirus.