CVE-2012-1429
First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )
The ELF file parser in Bitdefender 7.2, Comodo Antivirus 7424, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, eSafe 7.0.17.0, F-Secure Anti-Virus 9.0.16160.0, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, McAfee Anti-Virus Scanning Engine 5.400.0.1158, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, and nProtect Anti-Virus 2011-01-17.01 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a ustar 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 ELF parser implementations.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Aladdin eSafe | =7.0.17.0 | |
| Comodo Comodo Antivirus | =7424 | |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | =5.1.0.1 | |
| f-secure f-secure anti-virus | =9.0.16160.0 | |
| Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner | =1.1.97.0 | |
| McAfee Gateway | =2010.1c | |
| McAfee Anti-Malware Scan Engine | =5.400.0.1158 | |
| nProtect Antivirus | =2011-01-17.01 | |
| Bitdefender by Softwin | =7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1429?
CVE-2012-1429 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting multiple antivirus software products.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1429?
To fix CVE-2012-1429, update your antivirus software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Which antivirus products are affected by CVE-2012-1429?
CVE-2012-1429 affects several antivirus products including Bitdefender 7.2, Comodo Antivirus 7424, and McAfee Anti-Virus Scanning Engine 5.400.0.1158.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-1429?
While the primary solution is to update your antivirus, temporarily disabling the affected software can serve as a workaround until a fix is applied.
When was CVE-2012-1429 disclosed?
CVE-2012-1429 was disclosed in the year 2012, specifically during the IEEE Security and Privacy Conference.
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