Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Multiple Antivirus Products
CVE-2012-1457

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Key Information:

Vendor

Bitdefender

Status
Bitdefender
Avast Antivirus
Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware
Clamav
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2012

What is CVE-2012-1457?

This vulnerability affects various antivirus products due to improper handling of TAR file entries, allowing remote attackers to bypass malware detection by crafting TAR archives with manipulated length fields. The flaw enables malicious actors to exploit the system without being detected, which emphasizes the importance of using up-to-date antivirus software and staying vigilant against such threats.

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://osvdb.org/80406
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB
http://osvdb.org/80393
vdb-entryx_refsource_OSVDB

EPSS Score

86% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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