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CVE-2020-9362

7.8 · HIGH

The Quick Heal AV parsing engine (November 2019) allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted GPFLAG in a ZIP archive.

Published Feb 24, 2020CWE-436EPSS 1.53%

Overview

CVE-2020-9362 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 24, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Quick Heal AV parsing engine (November 2019) allows virus-detection bypass via a crafted GPFLAG in a ZIP archive. This affects Total Security, Home Security, Total Security Multi-Device, Internet Security, Total Security for Mac, AntiVirus Pro, AntiVirus for Server, and Total Security for Android.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/156580/QuickHeal-Generic-Malformed-Archive-Bypass.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/14Refblog.zoller.lu/p/from-low-hanging-fruit-department_24.htmlRefblog.zoller.lu/p/tzo-20-2020-quickheal-malformed-archive.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/156580/QuickHeal-Generic-Malformed-Archive-Bypass.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/14Refblog.zoller.lu/p/from-low-hanging-fruit-department_24.htmlRefblog.zoller.lu/p/tzo-20-2020-quickheal-malformed-archive.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9362?

CVE-2020-9362 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 24, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-9362?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-9362?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-9362?

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