CVE-2008-5540: Input Validation

Published Dec 12, 2008
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Updated

Secure Computing Secure Web Gateway (aka Webwasher), 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Secure Computing Secure Web Gateway
Secure Computing Webwasher
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
All of the following
Any of the following
Secure Computing Secure Web Gateway
Secure Computing Webwasher
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Event History

Dec 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5540?

The severity of CVE-2008-5540 is rated as critical with a score of 9.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5540?

To fix CVE-2008-5540, ensure that you are using an updated version of Secure Computing Secure Web Gateway or Secure Computing Webwasher that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5540?

CVE-2008-5540 affects Secure Computing Secure Web Gateway and Secure Computing Webwasher when used with Internet Explorer 6 or 7.

4

What type of attacks can be performed with CVE-2008-5540?

CVE-2008-5540 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection in HTML documents, leading to potential malware execution.

5

When was CVE-2008-5540 published?

CVE-2008-5540 was published on December 12, 2008.

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