CVE-2012-1449: Medium severity ESET NOD32 Antivirus vulnerability
The CAB file parser in NOD32 Antivirus 5795 and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a CAB file with a modified vMajor field. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different CAB parser implementations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1449?
CVE-2012-1449 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass malware detection.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1449?
To mitigate CVE-2012-1449, update your ESET NOD32 Antivirus to version 5796 or later, or Rising Antivirus to a newer version beyond 22.83.00.03.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2012-1449?
CVE-2012-1449 affects ESET NOD32 Antivirus version 5795 and Rising Antivirus version 22.83.00.03.
How does CVE-2012-1449 work?
CVE-2012-1449 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection by exploiting a CAB file with a modified vMajor field.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2012-1449?
As of now, there is no publicly available exploit specifically documented for CVE-2012-1449.