UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2012-03-21

CVE-2012-1438

comodo comodo_antivirus Security Advisory (CVE-2012-1438)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-1438 impacting comodo comodo_antivirus. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Microsoft Office file parser in Comodo Antivirus 7425 and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an Office file with a ustar character sequence at a certain location. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different Office parser implementations.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product comodo / comodo_antivirus
Affected Versions 7425
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2012-1438 impacting comodo comodo_antivirus.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-1438.yaml
id: cve-2012-1438

info:
  name: comodo comodo_antivirus - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-1438 affecting comodo comodo_antivirus.
    Evaluation: The Microsoft Office file parser in Comodo Antivirus 7425 and Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an Offi...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-1438
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2012-1438
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2012-1438,comodo,comodo_antivirus,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "comodo_antivirus"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-1438.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-1438
# Target: comodo comodo_antivirus | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-1438 (comodo comodo_antivirus)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against comodo comodo_antivirus scope (7425).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2012-1438.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-1438
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install comodo_antivirus 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade comodo_antivirus 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update comodo_antivirus

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i comodo_antivirus 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i comodo_antivirus

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2012-1438 in comodo comodo_antivirus?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update comodo comodo_antivirus packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2012-1438?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2012-1438?

CVE-2012-1438 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-1438
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor comodo
Product comodo_antivirus
Published 2012-03-21
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N