CVE-2012-1452

CVE-2012-1452 describes a bypass vulnerability in the CAB file parser of Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, and Quick Heal 11.00. Remote attackers can exploit this by modifying the reserved1 field within a CAB file, allowing malicious content to evade detection by these antivirus products. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, requiring no authentication, and potentially leading to partial integrity impact. While it could allow malware to bypass detection, it does not directly cause system compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage regarding this vulnerability. Its EPSS score is low, suggesting a minimal likelihood of exploitation.