CVE-2012-1454: The ELF file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, eSafe 7.0.17.0, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, Rising

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CVE-2012-1454 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting esafe, dr.web antivirus, fortinet antivirus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ELF file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, eSafe 7.0.17.0, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via an ELF file with a modified ei_version field. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different ELF par

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	88.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-03-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aladdin · drweb · fortinet · mcafee · pandasecurity · rising-global

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.

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.

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.

mcafee gateway DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2010.1c

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2010.1c

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2010.1c (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gateway sudo apt install gateway=<VERSION_BEFORE_2010.1c> sudo apt-mark hold gateway

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

dnf --showduplicates list gateway sudo dnf downgrade gateway-<VERSION_BEFORE_2010.1c> sudo dnf versionlock add gateway

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.

pandasecurity panda antivirus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.0.2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.2.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy panda-antivirus || rpm -q panda-antivirus || panda-antivirus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison panda-antivirus sudo apt install panda-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.2.7> sudo apt-mark hold panda-antivirus

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

dnf --showduplicates list panda-antivirus sudo dnf downgrade panda-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add panda-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.

rising-global rising antivirus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 22.83.00.03

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.83.00.03

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rising-antivirus || rpm -q rising-antivirus || rising-antivirus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 22.83.00.03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rising-antivirus sudo apt install rising-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.83.00.03> sudo apt-mark hold rising-antivirus

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

dnf --showduplicates list rising-antivirus sudo dnf downgrade rising-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.83.00.03> sudo dnf versionlock add rising-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.

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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-2012-1454?

esafe: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; dr.web antivirus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fortinet antivirus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-1454 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1454 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-2012-1454 affect?

CVE-2012-1454 affects esafe, dr.web antivirus, fortinet antivirus. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The ELF file parser in Dr.Web 5.0.2.03300, eSafe 7.0.17.0, McAfee Gateway (formerly Webwasher) 2010.1C, Rising Antivirus 22.83.00.03, Fortinet Antivirus 4.2.254.0, and Panda Antivirus 10.0.2.7 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detec

How urgent is CVE-2012-1454?

Priority 40/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Fortinet vulnerabilities · McAfee vulnerabilities

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References

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