Vulnerability Description
The scanner engine in PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 and earlier does not recognize the Office XML (aka Open Document XML) file format, which allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted file embedded in a WordML document.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Privawall | Privawall Antivirus | <= 5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/521948/30/0/threadedExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/521948/30/0/threadedExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1907?
CVE-2012-1907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The scanner engine in PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 and earlier does not recognize the Office XML (aka Open Document XML) file format, which allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2012-1907?
CVE-2012-1907 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-2012-1907?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Privawall Privawall Antivirus.