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CVE-2012-1440

UnknownEPSS 77.94%

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CVE-2012-1440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ELF file parser in Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, eSafe 7.0.17.0, CA eTrust Vet Antivirus 36.1.8511, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified identsize field. 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.. EPSS estimates a 77.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ELF file parser in Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, eSafe 7.0.17.0, CA eTrust Vet Antivirus 36.1.8511, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified identsize field. 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
77.94%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AladdinEsafe7.0.17.0
CaEtrust Vet Antivirus36.1.8511
FortinetFortinet Antivirus4.2.254.0
NormanNorman Antivirus \& Antispyware6.06.12
PandasecurityPanda Antivirus10.0.2.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1440?
The ELF file parser in Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, eSafe 7.0.17.0, CA eTrust Vet Antivirus 36.1.8511, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified identsize field. 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-1440?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 77.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1440?
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Source: NVD / NIST