Vulnerability Description
The \Device\SymEvent driver in Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2006 9.1.1.7, and possibly other products using symevent.sys 12.0.0.20, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via invalid data, as demonstrated by calling DeviceIoControl to send the data, a reintroduction of CVE-2006-4855.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Norton Personal Firewall | 2006_9.1.1.7 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2445
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462792/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22961Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2445
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462792/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22961Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1495?
CVE-2007-1495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The \Device\SymEvent driver in Symantec Norton Personal Firewall 2006 9.1.1.7, and possibly other products using symevent.sys 12.0.0.20, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) ...
How severe is CVE-2007-1495?
CVE-2007-1495 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1495?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Norton Personal Firewall.