What is the severity of CVE-2008-5531?

CVE-2008-5531 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow malware bypass.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5531?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5531, ensure that Fortinet Antivirus is updated to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5531?

CVE-2008-5531 affects Fortinet Antivirus 3.113.0.0 when used in conjunction with Internet Explorer 6 and 7.

Can CVE-2008-5531 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5531 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass malware detection.

What type of attack does CVE-2008-5531 involve?

CVE-2008-5531 involves an attack that manipulates file headers and extensions to evade antivirus detection.

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CVE-2008-5531

critical

9.3

CWE

12/12/2008

11/10/2018

CVE-2008-5531: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 12 2008(Updated: )

Fortinet Antivirus 3.113.0.0, 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
Fortinet Antivirus	=3.113.0.0
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5531?
CVE-2008-5531 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow malware bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5531?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5531, ensure that Fortinet Antivirus is updated to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5531?
CVE-2008-5531 affects Fortinet Antivirus 3.113.0.0 when used in conjunction with Internet Explorer 6 and 7.
Can CVE-2008-5531 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5531 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass malware detection.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-5531 involve?
CVE-2008-5531 involves an attack that manipulates file headers and extensions to evade antivirus detection.

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