Gzip File Parser Vulnerability in Multiple Antivirus Products

CVE-2012-1461

What is CVE-2012-1461?

Certain antivirus products are vulnerable to a file parsing issue within the Gzip file parser, which allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection mechanisms. This flaw can be exploited by crafting a specially formatted .tar.gz file containing multiple compressed streams. As a result, malicious files may evade detection and compromise the security posture of affected systems.

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