CVE-2012-1463

CVE-2012-1463 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ahnlab V3 Internet Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 94% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The ELF file parser in AhnLab V3 Internet Security 2011.01.18.00, Bitdefender 7.2, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, Comodo Antivirus 7424, eSafe 7.0.17.0, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, F-Secure Anti-Virus 9.0.16160.0, McAfee Anti-Virus Scanning Engine 5.400.0.1158, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, nProtect Anti-Virus 2011-01-17.01, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified endianness 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-2012-1463?
The ELF file parser in AhnLab V3 Internet Security 2011.01.18.00, Bitdefender 7.2, Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, Comodo Antivirus 7424, eSafe 7.0.17.0, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, F-Secure Anti-Virus 9.0.16160.0, McAfee Anti-Virus Scanning Engine 5.400.0.1158, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, nProtect Anti-Virus 2011-01-17.01, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified endianness 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-2012-1463?
CVE-2012-1463 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1463 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1463?
CVE-2012-1463 primarily affects Ahnlab V3 Internet Security. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1463?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1463 published?
CVE-2012-1463 was published on 2012-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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