CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1419

First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )

The TAR file parser in ClamAV 0.96.4 and Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial [aliases] 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
QuickHeal CAT QuickHeal=11.00
ClamAV=0.96.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1419?

    The severity of CVE-2012-1419 is considered moderate as it allows for malware detection bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1419?

    To fix CVE-2012-1419, update ClamAV to a version newer than 0.96.4 and Quick Heal to a version beyond 11.00.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2012-1419?

    CVE-2012-1419 affects ClamAV version 0.96.4 and Quick Heal version 11.00.

  • Can CVE-2012-1419 lead to remote code execution?

    CVE-2012-1419 does not directly lead to remote code execution, but it can allow attackers to bypass malware detection.

  • Is CVE-2012-1419 related to file parsing vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1419 is related to vulnerabilities in the TAR file parser used by the affected software.

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