CVE-2012-1441: The Microsoft EXE file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0 and Prevx 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detect

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CVE-2012-1441 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting esafe, prevx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Microsoft EXE file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0 and Prevx 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an EXE file with a modified value in any of several e_ fields. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different EXE parser implementations.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	70.3% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aladdin · prevx

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-03-21 10:11 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aladdin esafe DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.17.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.17.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy esafe || rpm -q esafe || esafe --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.17.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison esafe sudo apt install esafe=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.17.0> sudo apt-mark hold esafe

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list esafe sudo dnf downgrade esafe-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.17.0> sudo dnf versionlock add esafe

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

prevx prevx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy prevx || rpm -q prevx || prevx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison prevx sudo apt install prevx=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold prevx

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list prevx sudo dnf downgrade prevx-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add prevx

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-1441?

esafe: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; prevx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-1441 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1441 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-1441 affect?

CVE-2012-1441 affects esafe, prevx. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Microsoft EXE file parser in eSafe 7.0.17.0 and Prevx 3.0 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an EXE file with a modified value in any of several e_ fields. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additi

How urgent is CVE-2012-1441?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

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