CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1444

First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )

The ELF file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0, Prevx 3.0, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified abiversion field. 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Aladdin eSafe=7.0.17.0
Fortinet Fortinet Antivirus=4.2.254.0
Panda Security=10.0.2.7
Prevx Prevx=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1444?

    CVE-2012-1444 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1444?

    To fix CVE-2012-1444, it is recommended to update the affected software to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2012-1444?

    CVE-2012-1444 affects eSafe 7.0.17.0, Prevx 3.0, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1444?

    CVE-2012-1444 is a vulnerability in the ELF file parser that allows bypassing malware detection.

  • Can CVE-2012-1444 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1444 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted ELF files.

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