Vulnerability Description
Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0.1025.7828 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) NtDeleteFile, (3) NtLoadDriver, (4) NtOpenProcess, (5) NtOpenSection, (6) NtOpenThread, and (7) NtUnloadDriver kernel SSDT hooks, a partial regression of CVE-2006-7160.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Agnitum | Outpost Firewall | 4.0.1025.7828 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/45899
- 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://osvdb.org/45899
- 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-2007-5042?
CVE-2007-5042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0.1025.7828 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (cra...
How severe is CVE-2007-5042?
CVE-2007-5042 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Agnitum Outpost Firewall.