CVE-2020-9362: High severity QuickHeal Antivirus For Server vulnerability

Published Feb 24, 2020
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Updated

The Quick Heal AV parsing engine (November 2019) allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted GPFLAG in a ZIP archive. This affects Total Security, Home Security, Total Security Multi-Device, Internet Security, Total Security for Mac, AntiVirus Pro, AntiVirus for Server, and Total Security for Android.

Affected Software

8 affected components
QuickHeal Antivirus For Server=2019-11
QuickHeal Antivirus Pro=2019-11
QuickHeal Home Security=2019-11
QuickHeal Internet Security=2019-11
QuickHeal Total Security=2019-11
QuickHeal Total Security Android=2019-11
QuickHeal Total Security Mac Os=2019-11
QuickHeal Total Security Multi-device=2019-11

Event History

Feb 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:07 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9362?

The severity of CVE-2020-9362 is classified as medium, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9362?

To fix CVE-2020-9362, users should update to the latest version of Quick Heal antivirus software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-9362?

CVE-2020-9362 affects various Quick Heal products, including Total Security, Home Security, and Antivirus Pro, all from the November 2019 version.

4

Can CVE-2020-9362 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-9362 can potentially be exploited locally by an attacker who has access to upload crafted ZIP files.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2020-9362?

The implications of CVE-2020-9362 include possible virus-detection bypass that can allow malware within crafted ZIP archives to evade detection.

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