Vulnerability Description
The ELF file parser in Bitdefender 7.2, Comodo Antivirus 7424, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, eSafe 7.0.17.0, F-Secure Anti-Virus 9.0.16160.0, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, McAfee Anti-Virus Scanning Engine 5.400.0.1158, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, and nProtect Anti-Virus 2011-01-17.01 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a ustar 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 ELF parser implementations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aladdin | Esafe | 7.0.17.0 |
| Comodo | Comodo Antivirus | 7424 |
| Emsisoft | Anti-Malware | 5.1.0.1 |
| F-Secure | F-Secure Anti-Virus | 9.0.16160.0 |
| Ikarus | Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner | 1.1.97.0 |
| Mcafee | Gateway | 2010.1c |
| Mcafee | Scan Engine | 5.400.0.1158 |
| Nprotect | Nprotect Antivirus | 2011-01-17.01 |
| Softwin | Bitdefender | 7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74244
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74244
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1429?
CVE-2012-1429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ELF file parser in Bitdefender 7.2, Comodo Antivirus 7424, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, eSafe 7.0.17.0, F-Secure Anti-Virus 9.0.16160.0, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, ...
How severe is CVE-2012-1429?
CVE-2012-1429 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-2012-1429?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aladdin Esafe, Comodo Comodo Antivirus, Emsisoft Anti-Malware, F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus, Ikarus Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner.