Vulnerability Description
The TAR file parser in Antiy Labs AVL SDK 2.0.3.7, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Jiangmin Antivirus 13.0.900, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, PC Tools AntiVirus 7.0.3.5, and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with a \19\04\00\10 character sequence at a certain location. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antiy | Avl Sdk | 2.0.3.7 |
| Cat | Quick Heal | 11.00 |
| Jiangmin | Jiangmin Antivirus | 13.0.900 |
| Norman | Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware | 6.06.12 |
| Pc Tools | Pc Tools Antivirus | 7.0.3.5 |
| Sophos | Sophos Anti-Virus | 4.61.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/80390
- http://osvdb.org/80391
- http://osvdb.org/80392
- http://osvdb.org/80409
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- http://osvdb.org/80390
- http://osvdb.org/80391
- http://osvdb.org/80392
- http://osvdb.org/80409
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1424?
CVE-2012-1424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The TAR file parser in Antiy Labs AVL SDK 2.0.3.7, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Jiangmin Antivirus 13.0.900, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, PC Tools AntiVirus 7.0.3.5, and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0...
How severe is CVE-2012-1424?
CVE-2012-1424 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-2012-1424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Antiy Avl Sdk, Cat Quick Heal, Jiangmin Jiangmin Antivirus, Norman Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware, Pc Tools Pc Tools Antivirus.