CVE-2012-1447: Medium severity Aladdin eSafe vulnerability

Published Mar 21, 2012
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Updated

The ELF file parser in Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, eSafe 7.0.17.0, Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified eversion 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Aladdin eSafe=7.0.17.0
DrWeb Dr.web Antivirus=5.0.2.03300
Fortinet Fortinet Antivirus=4.2.254.0
Pandasecurity Panda Antivirus=10.0.2.7

Event History

Mar 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1447?

CVE-2012-1447 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-1447?

CVE-2012-1447 affects Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, eSafe 7.0.17.0, Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7.

3

How do I fix CVE-2012-1447?

To fix CVE-2012-1447, upgrade to the latest versions of the affected antivirus software that address this vulnerability.

4

Can CVE-2012-1447 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-1447 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass malware detection.

5

What type of files are involved in CVE-2012-1447?

CVE-2012-1447 specifically involves ELF files that have modified e_version fields.

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