CVE-2012-1441
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 | =3.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1441?
CVE-2012-1441 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass malware detection.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1441?
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.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2012-1441?
CVE-2012-1441 affects Aladdin eSafe version 7.0.17.0 and Prevx version 3.0.
Who discovered CVE-2012-1441?
CVE-2012-1441 was identified by security researchers in the context of malware detection vulnerabilities.
Can CVE-2012-1441 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1441 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass malware detection through specially crafted EXE files.
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/aladdin
- canonical/aladdin esafe
- version/aladdin esafe/7.0.17.0
- vendor/prevx
- canonical/prevx
- version/prevx/3.0