CVE-2020-9362

Name: CVE-2020-9362
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-24T16:15:13.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9362 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Quick Heal AV parsing engine (November 2019) allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted GPFLAG in a ZIP archive. This affects Total Security, Home Security, Total Security Multi-Device, Internet Security, Total Security for Mac, AntiVirus Pro, AntiVirus for Server, and Total Security for Android.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Quick Heal AV parsing engine (November 2019) allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted GPFLAG in a ZIP archive. This affects Total Security, Home Security, Total Security Multi-Device, Internet Security, Total Security for Mac, AntiVirus Pro, AntiVirus for Server, and Total Security for Android.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-436

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quickheal	Antivirus For Server	2019-11
Quickheal	Antivirus Pro	2019-11
Quickheal	Home Security	2019-11
Quickheal	Internet Security	2019-11
Quickheal	Total Security	2019-11
Quickheal	Total Security Multi-Device	2019-11

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156580/QuickHeal-Generic-Malformed-Archive-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zoller.lu/p/from-low-hanging-fruit-department_24.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://blog.zoller.lu/p/tzo-20-2020-quickheal-malformed-archive.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156580/QuickHeal-Generic-Malformed-Archive-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zoller.lu/p/from-low-hanging-fruit-department_24.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://blog.zoller.lu/p/tzo-20-2020-quickheal-malformed-archive.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9362?

How severe is CVE-2020-9362?

CVE-2020-9362 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9362?

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