Vulnerability Description
ProSecurity 1.40 Beta 2 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via kernel SSDT hooks for Windows Native API functions including (1) NtCreateKey, (2) NtDeleteFile, (3) NtLoadDriver, (4) NtOpenSection, and (5) NtSetSystemTime.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isecsoft | Prosecurity | 1.40_beta_2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/45956
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/plague-in-security-software-drivers.php
- http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/plague-in-se
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25718
- http://osvdb.org/45956
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/plague-in-security-software-drivers.php
- http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/plague-in-se
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25718
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4971?
CVE-2007-4971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). ProSecurity 1.40 Beta 2 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and pos...
How severe is CVE-2007-4971?
CVE-2007-4971 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isecsoft Prosecurity.