CVE-2012-1430: Medium severity aladdin esafe vulnerability
The ELF file parser in Bitdefender 7.2, Comodo Antivirus 7424, eSafe 7.0.17.0, F-Secure Anti-Virus 9.0.16160.0, McAfee Anti-Virus Scanning Engine 5.400.0.1158, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, nProtect Anti-Virus 2011-01-17.01, Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF 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 ELF parser implementations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1430?
CVE-2012-1430 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1430?
To fix CVE-2012-1430, update the affected antivirus software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Which antivirus products are affected by CVE-2012-1430?
CVE-2012-1430 affects several antivirus products including Bitdefender 7.2, Comodo Antivirus 7424, and F-Secure Anti-Virus 9.0.16160.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1430?
CVE-2012-1430 is a vulnerability related to the ELF file parser used in various antivirus solutions.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2012-1430?
Yes, there are reports of exploited instances related to CVE-2012-1430 in the wild.