CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1445

First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )

The ELF file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, 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 abi 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 Antivirus=4.2.254.0
Panda Security=10.0.2.7
Rising Antivirus=22.83.00.03

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1445?

    CVE-2012-1445 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass malware detection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1445?

    To fix CVE-2012-1445, users should update their antivirus software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which antivirus products are affected by CVE-2012-1445?

    CVE-2012-1445 affects Aladdin eSafe 7.0.17.0, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2012-1445 enable?

    CVE-2012-1445 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection through specially crafted ELF files.

  • Is CVE-2012-1445 easily exploitable?

    Exploitation of CVE-2012-1445 requires the ability to deliver modified ELF files to the targeted system, making it context-dependent.

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