PrivaWall Antivirus Office XML Format Evasion Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:52454

Info

PrivaWall Antivirus Office XML Format Evasion Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 52454
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2012-1907
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 13 2012 12:00AM
Updated: May 10 2012 03:00PM
Credit: Moshe Zioni
Vulnerable: PrivaWall PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6
Not Vulnerable: PrivaWall PrivaWall Antivirus 5.6 Build 2354

Discussion

PrivaWall Antivirus Office XML Format Evasion Security Bypass Vulnerability

PrivaWall Antivirus is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to bypass the antivirus protection, potentially aiding in further attacks.

PrivaWall Antivirus versions 5.6 and prior are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

PrivaWall Antivirus Office XML Format Evasion Security Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can use readily available tools to exploit.

Solution / Fix

PrivaWall Antivirus Office XML Format Evasion Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly, the vendor has fixed the issue. However, Symantec has not confirmed it. Please contact the vendor for more information.

References

PrivaWall Antivirus Office XML Format Evasion Security Bypass Vulnerability

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