CVE-2008-5539

RISING Antivirus 21.06.31.00 and possibly 20.61.42.00, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware in an HTML…

published December 12, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A cleverly crafted HTML document could slip past RISING Antivirus, thanks to a sneaky MZ header! Think of it like a pizza box with a different label — if someone brings it to your door without checking the contents, you might end up with a surprise anchovy pizza instead of pepperoni. 🍕 This vulnerability could allow attackers to deliver malware disguised as harmless files, potentially compromising systems and accessing sensitive information without triggering any alarms. Imagine malicious software sneaking in under the radar, wreaking havoc while your defenses remain unsuspecting!

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza box with a different label — if someone brings it to your door without checking the contents, you might end up with a surprise anchovy pizza instead of pepperoni. 🍕 The vulnerability exists in RISING Antivirus versions 21.06.31.00 and possibly 20.61.42.00 when paired with Internet Explorer 6 or 7, enabling attackers to bypass malware detection by using an MZ header and renaming the file with no extension, a .txt, or a .jpg extension.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to deliver malware disguised as harmless files, potentially compromising systems and accessing sensitive information without triggering any alarms. Imagine malicious software sneaking in under the radar, wreaking havoc while your defenses remain unsuspecting! To mitigate this risk, consider updating RISING Antivirus to the latest version, ensuring it can properly detect disguised malware. Additionally, monitor your systems for suspicious file uploads and educate users about the dangers of opening unknown files. Remember, a little vigilance goes a long way! You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10259 · 95.7th percentile
Published
2008-12-12T18:13Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 DEC 18:13Z
    RISING Antivirus 21.06.31.00 and possibly 20.61.42.00, when Internet Explorer 6 or 7 is used, allows remote attackers to bypass detection of malware in an HTML…
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