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CVE-2012-1426

UnknownEPSS 90.13%

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CVE-2012-1426 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial \42\5A\68 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 90.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial \42\5A\68 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
90.13%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AuthentiumCommand Antivirus5.2.11.5
CatQuick Heal11.00
F-ProtF-Prot Antivirus4.6.2.117
K7computingAntivirus9.77.3565
NormanNorman Antivirus \& Antispyware6.06.12
Rising-GlobalRising Antivirus22.83.00.03

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1426?
The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial \42\5A\68 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-2012-1426?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1426 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 90.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1426?
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