CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1437

First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )

The Microsoft Office file parser in Comodo Antivirus 7425 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an Office file with a \50\4B\53\70\58 character sequence at a certain location.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Comodo Comodo Antivirus=7425

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1437?

    CVE-2012-1437 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1437?

    To fix CVE-2012-1437, update Comodo Antivirus to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2012-1437 enable?

    CVE-2012-1437 enables remote attackers to bypass malware detection through specially crafted Office files.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2012-1437?

    CVE-2012-1437 specifically affects Comodo Antivirus version 7425.

  • What character sequence is involved in CVE-2012-1437?

    CVE-2012-1437 involves the character sequence \50\4B\53\70\58 at a specific location within Office files.

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