CVE-2011-5123

The Antivirus component in Comodo Internet Security before 5.3.175888.1227 does not check whether X.509 certificates in signed executable files have been…

published August 26, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unchecked box could be the flaw that leaves your defenses vulnerable! Comodo Internet Security’s antivirus component doesn't verify if X.509 certificates in signed files have been revoked — a recipe for potential chaos! Think of it like a restaurant serving dishes without checking for food allergies. If someone receives a meal with an ingredient they’re allergic to, it could lead to a serious incident. In this case, the certificates are the ingredients, and without verification, it’s a gamble with security. If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could potentially run malicious code disguised as legitimate software. The risk is unknown, but it could open doors to remote exploits, possibly leading to data theft or system compromise — a nightmare scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant serving dishes without checking for food allergies. If someone receives a meal with an ingredient they’re allergic to, it could lead to a serious incident. In this case, the certificates are the ingredients, and without verification, it’s a gamble with security. This vulnerability occurs because Comodo's antivirus component fails to check whether the X.509 certificates in signed executable files have been revoked, allowing potentially harmful software to bypass detection.

What to do

If attackers exploit this vulnerability, they could potentially run malicious code disguised as legitimate software. The risk is unknown, but it could open doors to remote exploits, possibly leading to data theft or system compromise — a nightmare scenario for any organization! Update Comodo Internet Security to version 5.3.175888.1227 or later to ensure proper certificate revocation checking. Regularly review your security policies to include checks for certificate validation and stay informed on security updates. You’ve got this! Taking these steps will help you reinforce your defenses and keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01221 · 68.3th percentile
Published
2012-08-26T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 AUG 01:00Z
    The Antivirus component in Comodo Internet Security before 5.3.175888.1227 does not check whether X.509 certificates in signed executable files have been…
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