Is CVE-2012-1452 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2012-1452 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2012-1452 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-1452 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1452?

CVE-2012-1452 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2012-1452

CWE-264Published: March 21, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The CAB file parser in Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1.0.1, Ikarus Virus Utilities T3 Command Line Scanner 1.1.97.0, and Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a CAB file with a modified reserved1 field. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that the error occurred independently in different CAB parser implementations.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-1452 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.