CVE-2012-1441
CVE-2012-1441 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aladdin Esafe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th 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: 71% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Aladdin Esafe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Microsoft EXE file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0 and Prevx 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an EXE file with a modified value in any of several e_ fields. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different EXE parser implementations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1441?
- The Microsoft EXE file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0 and Prevx 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an EXE file with a modified value in any of several e_ fields. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different EXE parser implementations.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1441?
- CVE-2012-1441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1441 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1441?
- CVE-2012-1441 primarily affects Aladdin Esafe. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1441?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1441 published?
- CVE-2012-1441 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:aladdin:esafe:7.0.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:prevx:prevx:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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