CVE-2012-1424
First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )
The TAR file parser in Antiy Labs AVL SDK 2.0.3.7, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Jiangmin Antivirus 13.0.900, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, PC Tools AntiVirus 7.0.3.5, and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with a \19\04\00\10 character sequence at a certain location. 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Antiy AVL SDK | =2.0.3.7 | |
| QuickHeal CAT QuickHeal | =11.00 | |
| Jiangmin Jiangmin Antivirus | =13.0.900 | |
| Norman Antivirus & Antispyware | =6.06.12 | |
| PC Tools Antivirus | =7.0.3.5 | |
| Sophos Anti-Virus | =4.61.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1424?
CVE-2012-1424 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to bypass malware detection.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1424?
To fix CVE-2012-1424, update affected antivirus software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-1424?
CVE-2012-1424 affects Antiy AVL SDK 2.0.3.7, Quick Heal 11.00, Jiangmin Antivirus 13.0.900, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, PC Tools AntiVirus 7.0.3.5, and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0.
Can CVE-2012-1424 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1424 can be exploited remotely by attackers through a specially crafted POSIX TAR file.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-1424 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2012-1424 is that it allows malicious files to evade detection, potentially compromising system security.
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