What is the severity of CVE-2008-5534?

CVE-2008-5534 has a moderate severity level as it allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5534?

To fix CVE-2008-5534, update ESET NOD32 Antivirus to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of ESET NOD32 Antivirus are affected by CVE-2008-5534?

CVE-2008-5534 affects ESET NOD32 Antivirus versions 3662 and 3440.

Can Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7 exploit CVE-2008-5534?

Yes, CVE-2008-5534 can be exploited when using Internet Explorer versions 6 or 7 in conjunction with the affected ESET antivirus.

What types of file modifications facilitate the CVE-2008-5534 vulnerability?

CVE-2008-5534 is facilitated by modifying file names to have no extension or a .txt extension to bypass detection.

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CVE-2008-5534

critical

9.3

CWE

12/12/2008

11/10/2018

CVE-2008-5534: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 12 2008(Updated: )

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3662 and possibly 3440, 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 NOD32 Antivirus	=3440
ESET NOD32 Antivirus	=3662
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5534?
CVE-2008-5534 has a moderate severity level as it allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5534?
To fix CVE-2008-5534, update ESET NOD32 Antivirus to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of ESET NOD32 Antivirus are affected by CVE-2008-5534?
CVE-2008-5534 affects ESET NOD32 Antivirus versions 3662 and 3440.
Can Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7 exploit CVE-2008-5534?
Yes, CVE-2008-5534 can be exploited when using Internet Explorer versions 6 or 7 in conjunction with the affected ESET antivirus.
What types of file modifications facilitate the CVE-2008-5534 vulnerability?
CVE-2008-5534 is facilitated by modifying file names to have no extension or a .txt extension to bypass detection.

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