What is the severity of CVE-2008-5535?

CVE-2008-5535 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow malware bypass detection.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5535?

To fix CVE-2008-5535, users should update Norman Antivirus to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-5535?

CVE-2008-5535 specifically affects Norman Antivirus version 5.80.02 when used with Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.

What type of attack does CVE-2008-5535 enable?

CVE-2008-5535 enables attackers to bypass malware detection in HTML documents via specific file manipulation.

Is CVE-2008-5535 specific to certain browsers?

Yes, CVE-2008-5535 is specific to Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.

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CVE-2008-5535

critical

9.3

CWE

12/12/2008

11/10/2018

CVE-2008-5535: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 12 2008(Updated: )

Norman Antivirus 5.80.02, 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
Norman Antivirus & Antispyware	=5.80.02
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5535?
CVE-2008-5535 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow malware bypass detection.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5535?
To fix CVE-2008-5535, users should update Norman Antivirus to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5535?
CVE-2008-5535 specifically affects Norman Antivirus version 5.80.02 when used with Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-5535 enable?
CVE-2008-5535 enables attackers to bypass malware detection in HTML documents via specific file manipulation.
Is CVE-2008-5535 specific to certain browsers?
Yes, CVE-2008-5535 is specific to Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.

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