CVE-2007-3681
First published: Wed Jul 11 2007(Updated: )
The IOCTL 9031 (BIOCGSTATS) handler in the NPF.SYS device driver in WinPcap before 4.0.1 allows local users to overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code via malformed Interrupt Request Packet (Irp) parameters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libpcap | =4.0 | |
| libpcap | =3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=550
- http://www.winpcap.org/misc/changelog.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24829
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018350
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25982
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2468
- http://osvdb.org/37889
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35309
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4165
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473301/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473297/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473270/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3681?
CVE-2007-3681 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3681?
To fix CVE-2007-3681, update WinPcap to version 4.0.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3681?
CVE-2007-3681 affects users of WinPcap versions 3.1 and 4.0.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-3681?
The potential impacts of CVE-2007-3681 include memory overwrite and execution of arbitrary code leading to system compromise.
What components are involved in CVE-2007-3681?
CVE-2007-3681 involves the IOCTL 9031 (BIOCGSTATS) handler in the NPF.SYS device driver.
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