Various ESET products suffer from a malformed archive bypass vulnerability. The parsing engine supports the ZIP archive format. The parsing engine can be bypassed by specifically manipulating an ZIP Archive Compression Information Field so that it can be accessed by an end-user but not the Anti-Virus software. The AV engine is unable to scan the container and gives the file a "clean" rating.
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From the low-hanging-fruit-department
ESET Generic Malformed Archive Bypass (ZIP Compression Information)
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Release mode : Coordinated Disclosure
Ref : [TZO-03-2020] - ESET Generic Malformed Archive Bypass
(ZIP Compression Information)
Vendor : ESET
Status : Patched
CVE : Unknown
Dislosure Policy: https://caravelahq.com/b/policy/20949
Blog : https://blog.zoller.lu
Vendor Advisory : https://support.eset.com/en/modules-review-november-2019
Introduction
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10 years ago I took a look at ways to evade AV/DLP Engine detection by
using various techniques and released a metric ton of Advisories. 10
years later after multiple CISO type roles I wanted to deep dive again
and see how far (or not) the AV industry has reacted to this class of
vulnerabilities.
These types of evasions are now actively being used in offensive
operations [1]. To my surprise with a few exceptions most AV Vendors
haven't, in some cases I found the very same vulnerabilities that were
patched and disclosed years ago.
Worse than that is the fact that some vendors that were very
collaborative in 2008/2009 have now started to ignore submissions
(until I threaten disclosure) or are trying to argue that generically
evading AV detection is not a vulnerability.
A lot of exchanges took place on this matter, for instance one vendor
argued that this could not be called a vulnerability because it would
not impact Integrity, Availability or Confidentiality so it can't
possible be a vulnerability.
Even more bothering to me is how the bu bounty platform have created a
distorted Reporter/Vendor relationship and mostly are executed to the
detriment of the customers. I am collecting my experiences and will
write a blog post about this phenomnon.
There will by many more advisories, hoping that I can finally erradicate
this bug class and I don't have to come back to this 10 years from now
again.
[1]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/specially-crafted-zip-files-used-to-bypass-secure-email-gateways/
https://www.techradar.com/news/zip-files-are-being-used-to-bypass-security-gateways
Affected Products
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All below version v. 1294
ESET Smart Security Premium
ESET Internet Security
ESET NOD32 Antivirus
ESET Cyber Security Pro (MAC)
ESET Cyber Security (MAC)
ESET Mobile Security for Android
ESET Smart TV Security
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop
I. Background
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"For three decades we've been helping people to protect their digital
worlds. From a small, dynamic company we've grown into a global brand
with over 110 million users in 202 countries
and territories. Many things have changed, but our core aspirations,
philosophy and values remain the same – to help build a more secure
digital world where everyone can truly Enjoy Safer Technology."
II. Description
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The parsing engine supports the ZIP archive format. The parsing engine
can be bypassed by specifically manipulating an ZIP Archive Compression
Information Field so that it can be accessed by an end-user but not the
Anti-Virus software. The AV engine is unable to scan the container and
gives the file a "clean" rating.
I may release further details after all known vulnerable vendors have
patched their products.
III. Impact
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Impacts depends on the contextual use of the product and engine within
the organisationof a customer. Gateway Products (Email, HTTP Proxy etc)
may allow the file through unscannedand give it a clean bill of health.
Server side AV software will not be able to discoverany code or sample
contained within this ZIP file and it will not raise suspicion even
if you know exactly what you are looking for (Which is for example great
to hide your implantsor Exfiltration/Pivot Server).
There is a lot more to be said about this bug class, so rather than bore
you with it in
this advisory I provide a link to my 2009 blog post
http://blog.zoller.lu/2009/04/case-for-av-bypassesevasions.html
IV. Patch / Advisory
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Reported submissions were fixed in new version (v. 1294) of unpacker
module with following release schedule:
30.10.2019 - pre-release
4.11.2019 - final release
Thanks to ESET for their customer focused approach to coordinating this
vulnerability.