CVE-2008-5536 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass malware detection in Panda Antivirus by manipulating file headers and extensions in HTML documents viewed via Internet Explorer.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-5536?

CVE-2008-5536 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Panda Antivirus 9.0.0.4, 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.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5536?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pandasecurity Panda Antivirus.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5536?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-5536 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5536 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v2qr-5x6m-cfqv.

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