Malware Detection Bypass in ESET Smart Security Using Internet Explorer 6 and 7

CVE-2008-5527

What is CVE-2008-5527?

A vulnerability in ESET Smart Security allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection when using Internet Explorer 6 or 7. By placing an MZ header at the start of an HTML document and altering the filename to exclude its extension or add inappropriate extensions like .txt or .jpg, attackers can successfully execute malicious code. This flaw poses significant risks as it enables the circumvention of security measures intended to protect users from harmful content.

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