CVE-2008-5529: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5529: CA eTrust Antivirus 31.6.6086, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remote attackers to bypass det...

CA eTrust Antivirus 31.6.6086, 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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5529 describes a malware detection bypass in CA eTrust Antivirus 31.6.6086 when files are handled through Internet Explorer 6 or 7. A specially shaped HTML document could avoid detection by changing file naming and header characteristics. This is mainly a concern for very old desktop environments still relying on that product/browser combination. Exposure appears limited to environments running CA eTrust Antivirus 31.6.6086 with Internet Explorer 6 or 7. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, CPEs, platforms, patches, or compensating controls. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is unlikely to affect modern standard builds, but any remaining matching systems represent weak malware defenses and should be reviewed during legacy endpoint cleanup. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for CA eTrust Antivirus 31.6.6086 and Internet Explorer 6 or 7 usage.; Check CA or current vendor guidance for supported fixes, signatures, or migration advice.; Prioritize replacing obsolete browser and antivirus combinations where found..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 12, 2008, 18:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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multiple-antivirus-mzheader-code-execution(47435)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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