UNKNOWN CVSS 9.3
Published: 2008-12-12

CVE-2008-5545

trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus Security Advisory (CVE-2008-5545)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-5545 impacting trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product trend_micro / trend_micro_antivirus
Affected Versions 8.700.0.1004
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-5545 impacting trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-5545.yaml
id: cve-2008-5545

info:
  name: trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-5545 affecting trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus.
    Evaluation: 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...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-5545
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 9.3
    cve-id: CVE-2008-5545
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2008-5545,trend_micro,trend_micro_antivirus,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "trend_micro_antivirus"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-5545.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-5545
# Target: trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus | CVSS: 9.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-5545 (trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus scope (8.700.0.1004).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-5545.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-5545
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install trend_micro_antivirus 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade trend_micro_antivirus 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update trend_micro_antivirus

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i trend_micro_antivirus 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i trend_micro_antivirus

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-5545 in trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update trend_micro trend_micro_antivirus packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-5545?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-5545?

CVE-2008-5545 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-5545
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor trend_micro
Product trend_micro_antivirus
Published 2008-12-12
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C