What is the severity of CVE-2008-5527?

CVE-2008-5527 has a moderate severity level that allows potential malware to bypass detection mechanisms.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-5527?

CVE-2008-5527 affects ESET Smart Security 3.0 when used in conjunction with Internet Explorer 6 and 7.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5527?

To address CVE-2008-5527, it is recommended to update ESET Smart Security to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability.

Can CVE-2008-5527 exploit different file extensions?

Yes, CVE-2008-5527 exploits vulnerabilities by manipulating file extensions, allowing executable files to masquerade as non-executable formats.

Are newer versions of Internet Explorer affected by CVE-2008-5527?

No, CVE-2008-5527 specifically affects Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7, and later versions are not vulnerable.

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CVE-2008-5527

critical

9.3

CWE

12/12/2008

11/10/2018

CVE-2008-5527: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 12 2008(Updated: )

ESET Smart Security, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware in an HTML document by placing an MZ header (aka "EXE info") at the beginning, and modifying the filename to have (1) no extension, (2) a .txt extension, or (3) a .jpg extension, as demonstrated by a document containing a CVE-2006-5745 exploit.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
ESET Smart Security for Windows	=3.0
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5527?
CVE-2008-5527 has a moderate severity level that allows potential malware to bypass detection mechanisms.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5527?
CVE-2008-5527 affects ESET Smart Security 3.0 when used in conjunction with Internet Explorer 6 and 7.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5527?
To address CVE-2008-5527, it is recommended to update ESET Smart Security to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-5527 exploit different file extensions?
Yes, CVE-2008-5527 exploits vulnerabilities by manipulating file extensions, allowing executable files to masquerade as non-executable formats.
Are newer versions of Internet Explorer affected by CVE-2008-5527?
No, CVE-2008-5527 specifically affects Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7, and later versions are not vulnerable.

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