How severe is CVE-2008-5534?

CVE-2008-5534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5534?

CVE-2008-5534 primarily affects Eset Nod32 Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5534?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-5534 published?

CVE-2008-5534 was published on 2008-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5534

CVE-2008-5534 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Eset Nod32 Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Eset Nod32 Antivirus
Published: 2008-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3662 and possibly 3440, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5534?: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3662 and possibly 3440, 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5534?: CVE-2008-5534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5534?: CVE-2008-5534 primarily affects Eset Nod32 Antivirus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5534?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5534 published?: CVE-2008-5534 was published on 2008-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:nod32_antivirus:3440:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:nod32_antivirus:3662:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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