How severe is CVE-2012-1437?

CVE-2012-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1437?

CVE-2012-1437 affects Comodo Comodo Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1437?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-1437 published?

CVE-2012-1437 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1437

CVE-2012-1437 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Comodo Comodo Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Comodo Comodo Antivirus
Published: 2012-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Microsoft Office file parser in Comodo Antivirus 7425 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an Office file with a \50\4B\53\70\58 character sequence at a certain location.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1437?: The Microsoft Office file parser in Comodo Antivirus 7425 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an Office file with a \50\4B\53\70\58 character sequence at a certain location.
How severe is CVE-2012-1437?: CVE-2012-1437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1437?: CVE-2012-1437 affects Comodo Comodo Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1437?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1437 published?: CVE-2012-1437 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:comodo:comodo_antivirus:7425:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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