CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5044

First published: Mon Sep 24 2007(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Alarm=7.0.362.000

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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.

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