CVE-2020-9264

Name: CVE-2020-9264
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-18T15:15:12.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9264 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ESET Archive Support Module before 1296 allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted Compression Information Field in a ZIP archive. This affects versions before 1294 of Smart Security Premium, Internet Security, NOD32 Antivirus, Cyber Security Pro (macOS), Cyber Security (macOS), Mobile Security for Android, Smart TV Security, and NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ESET Archive Support Module before 1296 allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted Compression Information Field in a ZIP archive. This affects versions before 1294 of Smart Security Premium, Internet Security, NOD32 Antivirus, Cyber Security Pro (macOS), Cyber Security (macOS), Mobile Security for Android, Smart TV Security, and NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-436

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eset	Cyber Security	< 1296
Eset	Internet Security	< 1296
Eset	Mobile Security	< 1296
Eset	Nod32 Antivirus	< 1296
Eset	Nod32 Antivirus	4
Eset	Smart Security	< 1296
Eset	Smart Tv Security	< 1296

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zoller.lu/p/tzo-11-2020-eset-generic-malformed.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://support.eset.com/en/ca7387-modules-review-december-2019Release Notes
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/21Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zoller.lu/p/tzo-11-2020-eset-generic-malformed.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://support.eset.com/en/ca7387-modules-review-december-2019Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9264?

How severe is CVE-2020-9264?

CVE-2020-9264 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9264?

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