CVE-2012-1440
CVE-2012-1440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aladdin Esafe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Aladdin Esafe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ELF file parser in Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, eSafe 7.0.17.0, CA eTrust Vet Antivirus 36.1.8511, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified identsize field. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different ELF parser implementations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1440?
- The ELF file parser in Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, eSafe 7.0.17.0, CA eTrust Vet Antivirus 36.1.8511, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified identsize field. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different ELF parser implementations.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1440?
- CVE-2012-1440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1440 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1440?
- CVE-2012-1440 primarily affects Aladdin Esafe. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1440?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1440 published?
- CVE-2012-1440 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:aladdin:esafe:7.0.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ca:etrust_vet_antivirus:36.1.8511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinet_antivirus:4.2.254.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:norman:norman_antivirus_\&_antispyware:6.06.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pandasecurity:panda_antivirus:10.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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