File Parsing Vulnerability in AhnLab V3 Internet Security and Other Antivirus Software

CVE-2012-1463

What is CVE-2012-1463?

The ELF file parser in multiple antivirus solutions allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection using ELF files with a modified endianness field. This critical flaw affects numerous antivirus products, enabling the potential for unrecognized malware to execute undetected.

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