First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )
The Microsoft EXE file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0 and Prevx 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an EXE file with a modified value in any of several e_ fields. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different EXE parser implementations.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Aladdin eSafe | =7.0.17.0 | |
Prevx Prevx | =3.0 |
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CVE-2012-1441 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass malware detection.
To fix CVE-2012-1441, update your eSafe to version 7.0.17.1 or later and ensure you are using the latest version of Prevx.
CVE-2012-1441 affects Aladdin eSafe version 7.0.17.0 and Prevx version 3.0.
CVE-2012-1441 was identified by security researchers in the context of malware detection vulnerabilities.
Yes, CVE-2012-1441 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass malware detection through specially crafted EXE files.