Gzip File Parser Vulnerability in Multiple Antivirus Products
CVE-2012-1461

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Key Information:

Vendor: Bitdefender
Status: Bitdefender; Norman Antivirus \& Antispyware; Rising Antivirus; Vba32
Vendor: CVE Published:; 21 March 2012

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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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