ELF File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Multiple Antivirus Solutions
CVE-2012-1431

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Key Information:

Vendor

Bitdefender

Status
Bitdefender
Rising Antivirus
F-secure Anti-virus
F-prot Antivirus
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2012

What is CVE-2012-1431?

This vulnerability arises from an issue in the ELF file parser utilized by several antivirus products, enabling attackers to craft specific ELF files that bypass detection mechanisms. The flaw permits remote attackers to exploit the antivirus software's handling of certain character sequences, leading to potential malware evasion. Affected products span across notable vendors, which may warrant further scrutiny as this vulnerability could be distinct across various implementations.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
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http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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