What is the severity of CVE-2008-5541?

CVE-2008-5541 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass malware detection in specific conditions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5541?

To fix CVE-2008-5541, ensure that you are using a version of Sophos Anti-Virus newer than 4.33.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-5541 exploit?

CVE-2008-5541 exploits the use of Internet Explorer 6 or 7 in conjunction with specific configurations of Sophos Anti-Virus.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-5541?

Users of Sophos Anti-Virus version 4.33.0 who also use Internet Explorer 6 or 7 are affected by CVE-2008-5541.

What type of malware is CVE-2008-5541 associated with?

CVE-2008-5541 is associated with the ability to bypass detection mechanisms for malware embedded in HTML documents.

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CVE-2008-5541

critical

9.3

CWE

12/12/2008

11/10/2018

CVE-2008-5541: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 12 2008(Updated: )

Sophos Anti-Virus 4.33.0, 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
Sophos Anti-Virus for Sophos Central macOS	=4.33.0
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5541?
CVE-2008-5541 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass malware detection in specific conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5541?
To fix CVE-2008-5541, ensure that you are using a version of Sophos Anti-Virus newer than 4.33.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-5541 exploit?
CVE-2008-5541 exploits the use of Internet Explorer 6 or 7 in conjunction with specific configurations of Sophos Anti-Virus.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-5541?
Users of Sophos Anti-Virus version 4.33.0 who also use Internet Explorer 6 or 7 are affected by CVE-2008-5541.
What type of malware is CVE-2008-5541 associated with?
CVE-2008-5541 is associated with the ability to bypass detection mechanisms for malware embedded in HTML documents.

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