How severe is CVE-2012-1450?

CVE-2012-1450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1450 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1450?

CVE-2012-1450 primarily affects Emsisoft Anti-malware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1450?

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

When was CVE-2012-1450 published?

CVE-2012-1450 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1450

CVE-2012-1450 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emsisoft Anti-malware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% 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: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emsisoft Anti-malware
Published: 2012-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CAB file parser in Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0, and Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a CAB file with a modified reserved3 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-2012-1450?: The CAB file parser in Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0, and Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a CAB file with a modified reserved3 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-2012-1450?: CVE-2012-1450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1450 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1450?: CVE-2012-1450 primarily affects Emsisoft Anti-malware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1450?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1450 published?: CVE-2012-1450 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emsisoft:anti-malware:5.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ikarus:ikarus_virus_utilities_t3_command_line_scanner:1.1.97.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sophos:sophos_anti-virus:4.61.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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