CVE-2007-2730: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published May 16, 2007
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Updated

Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro before 6.5.737.000 does not properly test for equivalence of process identifiers for certain Microsoft Windows API functions in the NT kernel 5.0 and greater, which allows local users to call these functions, and bypass firewall rules or gain privileges, via a modified identifier that is one, two, or three greater than the canonical identifier.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows XP
Checkpoint ZoneAlarm<=6.1.744.001
Comodo Comodo Firewall Pro=2.4.18.184
Comodo Comodo Personal Firewall=2.3.6.81

Event History

May 16, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the security impact of CVE-2007-2730?

CVE-2007-2730 allows local users to bypass firewall rules and gain elevated privileges due to inadequate process identifier checks.

2

Which versions of ZoneAlarm are affected by CVE-2007-2730?

CVE-2007-2730 affects Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro versions prior to 6.5.737.000.

3

How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2007-2730?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2007-2730, upgrade to Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro version 6.5.737.000 or later.

4

Are other firewalls vulnerable to CVE-2007-2730?

Yes, also affected are specific versions of Comodo Firewalls, including Comodo Firewall Pro 2.4.18.184 and Comodo Personal Firewall 2.3.6.81.

5

What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2007-2730?

CVE-2007-2730 affects systems running Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003 Server, but it is primarily linked to the legacy Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro software.

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