Vulnerability Description
Norton Internet Security 2008 15.0.0.60 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 NtOpenSection kernel SSDT hook. NOTE: the NtCreateMutant and NtOpenEvent function hooks are already covered by CVE-2007-1793.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Norton Internet Security | 2008_15.0.0.60 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/45897
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3161
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/plague-in-security-software-drivers.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/plague-in-seVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479830/100/0/threaded
- http://osvdb.org/45897
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3161
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/plague-in-security-software-drivers.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/plague-in-seVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479830/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5047?
CVE-2007-5047 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Norton Internet Security 2008 15.0.0.60 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service...
How severe is CVE-2007-5047?
CVE-2007-5047 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-2007-5047?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Norton Internet Security.