CVE-2008-5527: ESET Smart Security, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remote attackers to bypass detection of...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a malware-detection bypass in ESET Smart Security when web content is handled through Internet Explorer 6 or 7. A crafted HTML document could be misclassified and avoid detection. The available source bundle does not name affected ESET versions, a patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible in legacy environments still running ESET Smart Security with Internet Explorer 6 or 7. Modern browser and endpoint stacks are unlikely to match this exact condition, but the source bundle does not provide affected versions or lifecycle details. Treat this as a legacy exposure check rather than an emergency unless the business still operates IE6 or IE7 with old ESET deployments. The main risk is reduced malware interception at the endpoint for web-delivered content. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running ESET Smart Security with Internet Explorer 6 or 7.; Check ESET or vendor guidance for affected versions and remediation.; Retire Internet Explorer 6 and 7 where still present..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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