Vulnerability Description
NWFILTER.SYS in Novell Client 4.91 SP 1 through SP 4 for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 makes the \.\nwfilter device available for arbitrary user-mode input via METHOD_NEITHER IOCTLs, which allows local users to gain privileges by passing a kernel address as an argument and overwriting kernel memory locations.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Novell | Client | 4.91 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=626
- http://osvdb.org/40867
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27678PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26420
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018943
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3846
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38434
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/98/3260263_f.SAL_PubPatch
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=626
- http://osvdb.org/40867
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27678PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26420
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018943
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3846
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38434
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5667?
CVE-2007-5667 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). NWFILTER.SYS in Novell Client 4.91 SP 1 through SP 4 for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 makes the \.\nwfilter device available for arbitrary user-mode input via METHOD_NEITHER IOCTLs, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5667?
CVE-2007-5667 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-2007-5667?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Novell Client.