Vulnerability Description
Ghost Security Suite alpha 1.200 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 the (1) NtCreateKey, (2) NtCreateThread, (3) NtDeleteValueKey, (4) NtQueryValueKey, (5) NtSetSystemInformation, and (6) NtSetValueKey kernel SSDT hooks.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostsecurity | Ghost Security Suite | alpha_1.200 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3161
- 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://securityreason.com/securityalert/3161
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5040?
CVE-2007-5040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Ghost Security Suite alpha 1.200 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...
How severe is CVE-2007-5040?
CVE-2007-5040 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ghostsecurity Ghost Security Suite.