7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6623

First published: Mon Dec 18 2006(Updated: )

Sygate Personal Firewall 5.6.2808 relies on the Process Environment Block (PEB) to identify a process, which allows local users to bypass the product's controls on a process by spoofing the (1) ImagePathName, (2) CommandLine, and (3) WindowTitle fields in the PEB.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
AVG Antivirus Plus Firewall=7.5.431
Comodo Firewall Pro=2.3.6.81
Filseclab Personal Firewall=3.0.8686
Infoprocess Antihook=3.0.23
Look 'n' Stop Firewall=2.05p2
Sygate Technologies=5.6.2808

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6623?

    CVE-2006-6623 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to bypass security controls.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6623?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-6623, you should update to the latest version of Sygate Personal Firewall or consider alternative security solutions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-6623?

    CVE-2006-6623 affects users of Symantec Sygate Personal Firewall version 5.6.2808 and other personal firewall software that relies on the Process Environment Block.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2006-6623?

    The impact of CVE-2006-6623 allows local users to manipulate process identification, potentially leading to unauthorized access or security breaches.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6623?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2006-6623 other than upgrading to a patched version of the affected firewall software.

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