CVE-2005-2145: Medium severity Prevx Prevx Pro 2005 vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2005
·Updated
The kernel driver in Prevx Pro 2005 1.0 does not verify the source of certain messages, which allows local users to bypass protection by sending certain messages to the driver, as demonstrated by sending an "allow" message to bypass a warning message.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Prevx Prevx Pro 2005=1.0
Event History
Jul 5, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2145?
CVE-2005-2145 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2005-2145?
To fix CVE-2005-2145, update to a patched version of Prevx Pro that addresses this kernel driver issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2145?
CVE-2005-2145 affects users running Prevx Pro 2005 version 1.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2145?
CVE-2005-2145 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the kernel driver.
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What can an attacker do with CVE-2005-2145?
An attacker can bypass the protection mechanisms of Prevx Pro 2005 by sending crafted messages to the driver.