Vulnerability Description
Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6.2808 relies on the Process Environment Block (PEB) to identify a process, which allows local users to bypass the product's controls on a process by spoofing the (1) ImagePathName, (2) CommandLine, and (3) WindowTitle fields in the PEB.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avg | Antivirus Plus Firewall | 7.5.431 |
| Comodo | Comodo Personal Firewall | 2.3.6.81 |
| Filseclab | Personal Firewall | 3.0.8686 |
| Infoprocess | Antihook | 3.0.23 |
| Soft4Ever | Look N Stop | 2.05p2 |
| Symantec | Sygate Personal Firewall | 5.6.2808 |
References
- http://www.matousec.com/downloads/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/ex-coat.zip
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/Bypassing-process-identification-serveraVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454522/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21615
- http://www.matousec.com/downloads/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/ex-coat.zip
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/Bypassing-process-identification-serveraVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454522/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21615
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6623?
CVE-2006-6623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6.2808 relies on the Process Environment Block (PEB) to identify a process, which allows local users to bypass the product's controls on a process by spoofing the (1) ImageP...
How severe is CVE-2006-6623?
CVE-2006-6623 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avg Antivirus Plus Firewall, Comodo Comodo Personal Firewall, Filseclab Personal Firewall, Infoprocess Antihook, Soft4Ever Look N Stop.