PatchTheCVECVE-2012-1453: The CAB file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, Trend Micro HouseCall 9.120.0.1004, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125,
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CVE-2012-1453 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting avl sdk, etrust vet antivirus, dr.web antivirus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The CAB file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, Trend Micro HouseCall 9.120.0.1004, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125, Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0, Trend Micro AntiVirus 9.120.0.1004, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, CA eTrust Vet Antivirus 36.1.8511, Antiy Labs AVL SDK 2.0.3.7, Antimalware Engine 1.1.6402.0 in Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line S
Why this priority
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 97.7% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2012-03-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
antiy avl sdk DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.0.3.7
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.3.7
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy avl-sdk || rpm -q avl-sdk || avl-sdk --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison avl-sdk
sudo apt install avl-sdk=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3.7>
sudo apt-mark hold avl-sdk
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list avl-sdk
sudo dnf downgrade avl-sdk-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.3.7>
sudo dnf versionlock add avl-sdk
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.
ca etrust vet antivirus DOWNGRADE
Affected: 36.1.8511
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 36.1.8511
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy etrust-vet-antivirus || rpm -q etrust-vet-antivirus || etrust-vet-antivirus --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 36.1.8511 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison etrust-vet-antivirus
sudo apt install etrust-vet-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_36.1.8511>
sudo apt-mark hold etrust-vet-antivirus
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list etrust-vet-antivirus
sudo dnf downgrade etrust-vet-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_36.1.8511>
sudo dnf versionlock add etrust-vet-antivirus
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.
drweb dr.web antivirus DOWNGRADE
Affected: 5.0.2.03300
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.2.03300
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy dr.web-antivirus || rpm -q dr.web-antivirus || dr.web-antivirus --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.2.03300 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison dr.web-antivirus
sudo apt install dr.web-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.2.03300>
sudo apt-mark hold dr.web-antivirus
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list dr.web-antivirus
sudo dnf downgrade dr.web-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.2.03300>
sudo dnf versionlock add dr.web-antivirus
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.
emsisoft anti-malware DOWNGRADE
Affected: 5.1.0.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.0.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy anti-malware || rpm -q anti-malware || anti-malware --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison anti-malware
sudo apt install anti-malware=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.0.1>
sudo apt-mark hold anti-malware
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list anti-malware
sudo dnf downgrade anti-malware-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.0.1>
sudo dnf versionlock add anti-malware
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.
fortinet fortinet antivirus DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.2.254.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.254.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fortinet-antivirus || rpm -q fortinet-antivirus || fortinet-antivirus --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.254.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison fortinet-antivirus
sudo apt install fortinet-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.254.0>
sudo apt-mark hold fortinet-antivirus
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list fortinet-antivirus
sudo dnf downgrade fortinet-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.254.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add fortinet-antivirus
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.
ikarus ikarus virus utilities t3 command line scanner DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.1.97.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.97.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner || rpm -q ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner || ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.97.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner
sudo apt install ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.97.0>
sudo apt-mark hold ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner
sudo dnf downgrade ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.97.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add ikarus-virus-utilities-t3-command-line-scanner
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-2012-1453?
avl sdk: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; etrust vet antivirus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; dr.web antivirus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-1453 being exploited?
CVE-2012-1453 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-2012-1453 affect?
CVE-2012-1453 affects avl sdk, etrust vet antivirus, dr.web antivirus. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The CAB file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, Trend Micro HouseCall 9.120.0.1004, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 7.0.0.125, Sophos Anti-Virus 4.61.0, Trend Micro AntiVirus 9.120.0.1004, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, Emsisoft Anti-Malware
How urgent is CVE-2012-1453?
Priority 40/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Software pages
Fortinet vulnerabilities · Sophos vulnerabilities · Trend Micro vulnerabilities · McAfee vulnerabilities · Kaspersky vulnerabilities
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