HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2008-2926

The kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, does not properly verify IOCTL requests, which allows local us...

Vulnerability Description

The kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, does not properly verify IOCTL requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted request.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BroadcomInternet Security Suite3.0
CaHost Based Intrusion Prevention Systemr8
CaInternet Security Suite 2008All versions
CaPersonal Firewall 2007All versions
CaPersonal Firewall 2008All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-2926?

CVE-2008-2926 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, does not properly verify IOCTL requests, which allows local us...

How severe is CVE-2008-2926?

CVE-2008-2926 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-2008-2926?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broadcom Internet Security Suite, Ca Host Based Intrusion Prevention System, Ca Internet Security Suite 2008, Ca Personal Firewall 2007, Ca Personal Firewall 2008.