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CVE-2012-1423

UnknownEPSS 89.86%

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CVE-2012-1423 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 89.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
89.86%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AuthentiumCommand Antivirus5.2.11.5
EmsisoftAnti-Malware5.1.0.1
EsetNod32 Antivirus5795
F-ProtF-Prot Antivirus4.6.2.117
FortinetFortinet Antivirus4.2.254.0
IkarusIkarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner1.1.97.0
K7computingAntivirus9.77.3565
NormanNorman Antivirus \& Antispyware6.06.12
Pc ToolsPc Tools Antivirus7.0.3.5
Rising-GlobalRising Antivirus22.83.00.03
VirusbusterVirusbuster13.6.151.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1423?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-1423?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1423 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 89.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1423?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST