CVE-2012-1452: The CAB file parser in Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes an antivirus evasion issue in CAB archive parsing. A specially modified CAB file could cause specific older security products to miss malware during scanning. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, confirmed patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to environments still using the named legacy antivirus versions or engines derived from them. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, CPEs, or whether shared parser code was independently vulnerable. Prioritize this as a legacy security-control reliability issue. It is not proven actively exploited in the supplied sources, but affected antivirus deployments may provide false confidence when inspecting archived malware. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for the named legacy antivirus products and versions.; Check vendor guidance or support channels for fixed versions or retirement advice.; Avoid relying on a single antivirus engine for archive inspection..

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

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