CVE-2008-5545: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5545: Trend Micro VSAPI 8.700.0.1004 in Trend Micro AntiVirus, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remo...

Trend Micro VSAPI 8.700.0.1004 in Trend Micro AntiVirus, 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 Trend Micro antivirus detection bypass, not a direct system takeover flaw. A malicious HTML file could be disguised so Trend Micro VSAPI 8.700.0.1004 failed to detect embedded malware when opened through Internet Explorer 6 or 7. Exposure is most plausible in legacy environments still using Trend Micro AntiVirus with VSAPI 8.700.0.1004 and Internet Explorer 6 or 7. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions or modern product impact. Prioritize this for legacy-risk reduction, not emergency response. If the organization has retired IE6/7 and old Trend Micro engines, business urgency is low. If legacy systems remain, address promptly because antivirus bypasses weaken a key control. Mitigation focus: Check Trend Micro guidance for fixed VSAPI engine or product updates.; Retire Internet Explorer 6 and 7 from managed environments.; Update antivirus engines, signatures, and endpoint protection platforms..

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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