Vulnerability Description
kmxIds.sys before 7.3.1.18 in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System | 8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505881/100/0/threaded
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=214665PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505881/100/0/threaded
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=214665PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2740?
CVE-2009-2740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). kmxIds.sys before 7.3.1.18 in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2009-2740?
CVE-2009-2740 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ca Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System.