CVE-2012-1427: Medium severity quickheal cat quickheal vulnerability
The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with a \57\69\6E\5A\69\70 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1427?
CVE-2012-1427 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1427?
To mitigate CVE-2012-1427, users should update their Quick Heal, Norman Antivirus, or Sophos Anti-Virus software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-1427?
CVE-2012-1427 affects Quick Heal 11.00, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2012-1427?
CVE-2012-1427 is a vulnerability in the TAR file parser that allows the bypassing of malware detection.
When was CVE-2012-1427 reported?
CVE-2012-1427 was reported as a security vulnerability in 2012.