Vulnerability Description
The ZIP file parser in AhnLab V3 Internet Security 2011.01.18.00, AVG Anti-Virus 10.0.0.1190, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, eSafe 7.0.17.0, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, Jiangmin Antivirus 13.0.900, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0, and AVEngine 20101.3.0.103 in Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a ZIP file containing an invalid block of data at the beginning. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different ZIP parser implementations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ahnlab | V3 Internet Security | 2011.01.18.00 |
| Aladdin | Esafe | 7.0.17.0 |
| Avg | Avg Anti-Virus | 10.0.0.1190 |
| Cat | Quick Heal | 11.00 |
| Emsisoft | Anti-Malware | 5.1.0.1 |
| Fortinet | Fortinet Antivirus | 4.2.254.0 |
| Ikarus | Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner | 1.1.97.0 |
| Jiangmin | Jiangmin Antivirus | 13.0.900 |
| Kaspersky | Kaspersky Anti-Virus | 7.0.0.125 |
| Symantec | Endpoint Protection | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52613
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74310
- http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52613
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74310
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1462?
CVE-2012-1462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ZIP file parser in AhnLab V3 Internet Security 2011.01.18.00, AVG Anti-Virus 10.0.0.1190, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, eSafe 7.0.17.0, Fortinet Antivirus 4....
How severe is CVE-2012-1462?
CVE-2012-1462 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-2012-1462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ahnlab V3 Internet Security, Aladdin Esafe, Avg Avg Anti-Virus, Cat Quick Heal, Emsisoft Anti-Malware.