CVE-2008-5543: Input Validation

Published Dec 12, 2008
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Updated

Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) 10, 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

6 affected components
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
All of the following
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5543?

CVE-2008-5543 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5543?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5543, users should upgrade their Symantec AntiVirus to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Symantec AntiVirus are affected by CVE-2008-5543?

CVE-2008-5543 specifically affects Symantec AntiVirus version 10.0.

4

Can Internet Explorer versions affect the exploitation of CVE-2008-5543?

Yes, the exploitation of CVE-2008-5543 involves using Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.

5

What types of files can bypass detection due to CVE-2008-5543?

CVE-2008-5543 allows malicious HTML documents to bypass detection when the file has no extension, a .txt extension, or a .jpg extension.

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