Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-1419
The TAR file parser in ClamAV 0.96.4 and Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial [aliases] character sequence. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different TAR parser implementations.
Products affected by CVE-2012-1419
- cpe:2.3:a:cat:quick_heal:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:clamav:clamav:0.96.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-1419
3.80%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-1419
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-1419
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-1419
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http://osvdb.org/80409
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52572
Multiple AntiVirus Products CVE-2012-1419 'TAR' Files Scan Evasion Vulnerability
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http://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2012/program.html
IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy 2012
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522005
SecurityFocus
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