Vulnerability Description
Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro before 6.5.737.000 does not properly test for equivalence of process identifiers for certain Microsoft Windows API functions in the NT kernel 5.0 and greater, which allows local users to call these functions, and bypass firewall rules or gain privileges, via a modified identifier that is one, two, or three greater than the canonical identifier.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Checkpoint | Zonealarm | <= 6.1.744.001 |
| Comodo | Comodo Firewall Pro | 2.4.18.184 |
| Comodo | Comodo Personal Firewall | 2.3.6.81 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/37383
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2714
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/Bypassing-PWF-HIPS-open-process-control-Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468643/100/0/threaded
- http://osvdb.org/37383
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2714
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/Bypassing-PWF-HIPS-open-process-control-Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468643/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2730?
CVE-2007-2730 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro before 6.5.737.000 does not properly test for equivalence of process identifiers for certain Microsoft Windows API functions in the NT kernel 5.0 and greater, which allows lo...
How severe is CVE-2007-2730?
CVE-2007-2730 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-2007-2730?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp, Checkpoint Zonealarm, Comodo Comodo Firewall Pro.