Nod32 (Eset) - CAB Generic Evasion (Limited details)

Release mode: Coordinated but limited disclosure.
Ref         : TZO-162009 - Nod32 CAB bypass/evasion
Status      : Patched since Monday 27th (update #4036)
Vendor      : http://www.eset.com/      
Security notification reaction rating : Good
Notification to patch time window : 14 days

Disclosure Policy :
http://blog.zoller.lu/2008/09/notification-and-disclosure-policy.html

Affected products :

• ESET Smart Security 4 (update #4036)
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 (update #4036)
• ESET Smart Security 4 Business Edition (update #4036)
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 Business Edition (update #4036)
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Exchange Server (update #4036)
• ESET Mail Security  (update #4036)
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Lotus Domino Server (update #4036)
• ESET File Security (update #4036)
• ESET Novell Netware (update #4036)
• ESET DELL STORAGE SERVERS (update #4036)
• ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Linux gateway devices (update #4036)
  

I. Background
ESET develops software solutions that deliver instant, comprehensive protection against evolving computer security threats. ESET NOD32® Antivirus, is the flagship product, consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of  comparative testing and is the foundational product that builds  out the ESET product line to include ESET Smart Security.

http://www.eset.com/products/eset_performance_advantages.php

II. Description
The parsing engine can be bypassed by a specially crafted and formated CAB archive. Details are currently witheld due to other vendors that are  in process of deploying patches.

III. Impact
A general description of the impact and nature of AV Bypasses/evasions can be read at :
http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/04/case-for-av-bypassesevasions.html

The bug results in denying the engine the possibility to inspect code within the CAB archive. There is no inspection of the content at all.


IV. Disclosure timeline

• 13/04/2009 : Send proof of concept, description the terms under which I cooperate and the planned disclosure date

          No reply

• 17/04/2009 : Resend notification with an indication this will be the last attempt to responsibly disclose.             
• 17/04/2009 : Eset acknowledges receipt and previous receipt 
• 29/04/2009 : Eset informs me that the bug was fixed on the 27th of April through and auotmatic update (update #4036)
• 29/04/2009 : Release of this advisory