How severe is CVE-2012-1449?

CVE-2012-1449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1449?

CVE-2012-1449 primarily affects Eset Nod32 Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1449?

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

When was CVE-2012-1449 published?

CVE-2012-1449 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1449

CVE-2012-1449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eset Nod32 Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 61% 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: 61% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Eset Nod32 Antivirus
Published: 2012-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CAB file parser in NOD32 Antivirus 5795 and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a CAB file with a modified vMajor field. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different CAB parser implementations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1449?: The CAB file parser in NOD32 Antivirus 5795 and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a CAB file with a modified vMajor field. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different CAB parser implementations.
How severe is CVE-2012-1449?: CVE-2012-1449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 61% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1449?: CVE-2012-1449 primarily affects Eset Nod32 Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1449 published?: CVE-2012-1449 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:nod32_antivirus:5795:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rising-global:rising_antivirus:22.83.00.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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