CVE-2012-1460
First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )
The Gzip file parser in Antiy Labs AVL SDK 2.0.3.7, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, eSafe 7.0.17.0, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, Jiangmin Antivirus 13.0.900, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, and VBA32 3.12.14.2 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a .tar.gz file with stray bytes at the end. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different Gzip parser implementations.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Aladdin eSafe | =7.0.17.0 | |
| VirusBlokAda VBA32 | =3.12.14.2 | |
| Antiy AVL SDK | =2.0.3.7 | |
| Authentium Command Antivirus | =5.2.11.5 | |
| QuickHeal CAT QuickHeal | =11.00 | |
| F-PROT Antivirus | =4.6.2.117 | |
| Jiangmin Jiangmin Antivirus | =13.0.900 | |
| K7 Computing AntiVirus | =9.77.3565 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1460?
CVE-2012-1460 has a moderate severity level, allowing attackers to bypass malware detection.
How does CVE-2012-1460 exploit antivirus software?
CVE-2012-1460 exploits vulnerabilities in the Gzip file parser of various antivirus software to avoid detection of malicious files.
Which antivirus software is affected by CVE-2012-1460?
CVE-2012-1460 affects several antivirus products including Quick Heal, F-Prot, and Antiy Labs AVL SDK.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1460?
To address CVE-2012-1460, update the affected antivirus software to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2012-1460 related to any specific file types?
Yes, CVE-2012-1460 is specifically related to the exploitation of .tar.gz files to bypass malware detection.
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- vendor/authentium
- canonical/authentium command antivirus
- version/authentium command antivirus/5.2.11.5
- vendor/cat
- canonical/quickheal cat quickheal
- version/quickheal cat quickheal/11.00
- vendor/f-prot
- canonical/f-prot antivirus
- version/f-prot antivirus/4.6.2.117
- vendor/jiangmin
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- version/jiangmin jiangmin antivirus/13.0.900
- vendor/k7computing
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