How severe is CVE-2012-1454?

CVE-2012-1454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 88% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1454?

CVE-2012-1454 primarily affects Aladdin Esafe. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1454?

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

When was CVE-2012-1454 published?

CVE-2012-1454 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1454

CVE-2012-1454 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aladdin Esafe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 88% 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: 88% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Aladdin Esafe
Published: 2012-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ELF file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, eSafe 7.0.17.0, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, 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 ei_version 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-2012-1454?: The ELF file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, eSafe 7.0.17.0, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, 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 ei_version 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-2012-1454?: CVE-2012-1454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 88% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1454?: CVE-2012-1454 primarily affects Aladdin Esafe. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1454 published?: CVE-2012-1454 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:aladdin:esafe:7.0.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drweb:dr.web_antivirus:5.0.2.03300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fortinet:fortinet_antivirus:4.2.254.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:gateway:2010.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pandasecurity:panda_antivirus:10.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rising-global:rising_antivirus:22.83.00.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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