Vulnerability Description
The PGPwded device driver (aka PGPwded.sys) in PGP Corporation PGP Desktop 9.0.6 build 6060 and 9.9.0 build 397 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) and possibly gain privileges via a certain METHOD_BUFFERED IOCTL request that overwrites portions of memory, related to a "Driver Collapse." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pgp | Desktop | 9.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/50914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33310Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4811
- http://www.evilfingers.com/advisory/PGPDesktop_9_0_6_Denial_Of_Service.php
- http://www.evilfingers.com/advisory/PGPDesktop_9_0_6_Denial_Of_Service_POC.phpExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499572/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32991Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021493
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7556
- http://osvdb.org/50914
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33310Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4811
- http://www.evilfingers.com/advisory/PGPDesktop_9_0_6_Denial_Of_Service.php
- http://www.evilfingers.com/advisory/PGPDesktop_9_0_6_Denial_Of_Service_POC.phpExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499572/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5731?
CVE-2008-5731 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The PGPwded device driver (aka PGPwded.sys) in PGP Corporation PGP Desktop 9.0.6 build 6060 and 9.9.0 build 397 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) and possibly gain privile...
How severe is CVE-2008-5731?
CVE-2008-5731 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5731?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pgp Desktop.