CVE-2008-5542: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5542: Sunbelt VIPRE 3.1.1832.2 and possibly 3.1.1633.1, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remote atta...

Sunbelt VIPRE 3.1.1832.2 and possibly 3.1.1633.1, 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

This CVE describes a legacy antivirus detection bypass. In narrow conditions, old Sunbelt VIPRE versions used with Internet Explorer 6 or 7 could miss malicious HTML if the file was disguised in a specific way. The main business concern is legacy endpoint exposure, not a current broad platform risk. Exposure is most likely in unmanaged legacy Windows environments still running old Sunbelt VIPRE builds and Internet Explorer 6 or 7. Modern browsers, current endpoint tools, and retired VIPRE versions are not confirmed affected by the supplied sources. Handle as a legacy-risk cleanup item. It does not have confirmed active exploitation in the supplied sources, but any remaining IE 6/7 plus old VIPRE footprint represents weak protection against malicious web content. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Sunbelt VIPRE 3.1.1832.2 and 3.1.1633.1 installations.; Retire Internet Explorer 6 and 7 wherever still present.; Check vendor guidance for supported upgrade or replacement paths..

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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