CVE-2012-1451: The CAB file parser in Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1 and Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a way for a specially crafted CAB archive to evade detection by two named antivirus scanners. The issue affects malware detection reliability rather than direct system compromise. Business urgency depends on whether these specific historical scanner versions are still used in mail, file-upload, or endpoint scanning paths. Exposure is limited to environments using the named Emsisoft or Ikarus versions to inspect CAB archives. The bundle provides no CPEs, CVSS score, or broader affected-version range, so do not assume other products or versions are affected. Prioritize this as a legacy security-control assurance issue. It is not documented as active exploitation, but affected scanners could miss malicious CAB files, weakening defenses in email, upload, or file-exchange workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory whether the named scanner versions are deployed anywhere in file-inspection workflows.; Check vendor guidance for fixed versions or recommended configuration changes.; Update or replace affected scanners according to vendor-supported guidance..

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

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