Malware Bypass Vulnerability in Fortinet Antivirus and Other Security Products

CVE-2012-1447

Summary

The ELF file parser in specific antivirus products allows remote attackers to evade malware detection by exploiting a weakness in the e_version field of ELF files. This vulnerability highlights a critical flaw in the file parsing mechanism, which can potentially lead to undetected malicious activity. Security measures should be evaluated and updated to address this significant threat, as it poses risks to organizations relying on these antivirus solutions.

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