CVE-2007-5044: Medium severity Zonelabs ZoneAlarm vulnerability
ZoneAlarm Pro 7.0.362.000 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via the (1) NtCreatePort and (2) NtDeleteFile kernel SSDT hooks, a partial regression of CVE-2007-2083.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5044?
CVE-2007-5044 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5044?
To fix CVE-2007-5044, upgrade to a later version of ZoneAlarm that addresses the vulnerabilities found in version 7.0.362.000.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5044?
CVE-2007-5044 affects users of ZoneAlarm Pro version 7.0.362.000.
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2007-5044?
The impacts of CVE-2007-5044 include system crashes and potential unauthorized privilege escalation.
Can CVE-2007-5044 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-5044 is primarily a local vulnerability, requiring access to the system to exploit.