Vulnerability Description
The Personal Firewall driver (aka epfw.sys) 3.0.672.0 and earlier in ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP in a certain METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL request to \Device\Epfw that overwrites portions of memory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eset | Smart Security | <= 3.0.672 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33210Vendor Advisory
- http://www.eset.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4113&Itemid
- http://www.ntinternals.org/ntiadv0807/ntiadv0807.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32917
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3456
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47477
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33210Vendor Advisory
- http://www.eset.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4113&Itemid
- http://www.ntinternals.org/ntiadv0807/ntiadv0807.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32917
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3456
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47477
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5724?
CVE-2008-5724 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Personal Firewall driver (aka epfw.sys) 3.0.672.0 and earlier in ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP in a certain METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL r...
How severe is CVE-2008-5724?
CVE-2008-5724 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-2008-5724?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eset Smart Security.