CVE-2012-1420

CVE-2012-1420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Authentium Command Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 97% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125, Antimalware Engine 1.1.6402.0 in Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, NOD32 Antivirus 5795, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial \7fELF 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1420?
The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125, Antimalware Engine 1.1.6402.0 in Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, NOD32 Antivirus 5795, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial \7fELF 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-1420?
CVE-2012-1420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1420 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 97% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1420?
CVE-2012-1420 primarily affects Authentium Command Antivirus. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1420?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1420 published?
CVE-2012-1420 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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