What is the severity of CVE-2012-1438?

CVE-2012-1438 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for malware bypassing detection.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1438?

To mitigate CVE-2012-1438, users should update to the latest versions of Comodo Antivirus and Sophos Anti-Virus that contain patches for this vulnerability.

What types of software are affected by CVE-2012-1438?

CVE-2012-1438 affects Comodo Antivirus version 7425 and Sophos Anti-Virus version 4.61.0.

Can CVE-2012-1438 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-1438 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted Office files.

What is the primary impact of CVE-2012-1438?

The primary impact of CVE-2012-1438 is the bypassing of malware detection systems in the affected antivirus software.

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CVE-2012-1438

medium

4.3

CWE

264

21/3/2012

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-1438

First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )

The Microsoft Office file parser in Comodo Antivirus 7425 and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an Office 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 Office parser implementations.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Comodo Antivirus	=7425
Sophos Anti-Virus	=4.61.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1438?
CVE-2012-1438 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for malware bypassing detection.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1438?
To mitigate CVE-2012-1438, users should update to the latest versions of Comodo Antivirus and Sophos Anti-Virus that contain patches for this vulnerability.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2012-1438?
CVE-2012-1438 affects Comodo Antivirus version 7425 and Sophos Anti-Virus version 4.61.0.
Can CVE-2012-1438 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1438 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted Office files.
What is the primary impact of CVE-2012-1438?
The primary impact of CVE-2012-1438 is the bypassing of malware detection systems in the affected antivirus software.

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