CVE-2012-1426: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1426: The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, F-Prot Antivirus 4...

The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, Command Antivirus 5.2.11.5, F-Prot Antivirus 4.6.2.117, K7 AntiVirus 9.77.3565, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12, and Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial \42\5A\68 character sequence. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different TAR parser implementations.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-1426 is an antivirus detection bypass, not direct system takeover. Specially formed POSIX TAR archives could avoid malware detection in listed legacy AV products. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, patch status, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still using the named antivirus versions to scan email, web downloads, file uploads, or archives. Modern product exposure is not established by the provided sources. Prioritize as a legacy exposure review. Urgency is higher where these products still protect inbound content paths, but the source record lacks severity scoring, patch details, and active exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory whether any listed antivirus versions remain deployed.; Check vendor advisories or support channels for fixed versions or guidance.; Replace unsupported antivirus products with currently maintained versions..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 21, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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multiple-av-tar-evasion-cve20121426(74241)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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