CVE-2007-5633: High severity Microsoft Windows Vista vulnerability

Published Oct 23, 2007
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Updated

Speedfan.sys in Alfredo Milani Comparetti SpeedFan 4.33, when used on Microsoft Windows Vista x64, allows local users to read or write arbitrary MSRs, and gain privileges and load unsigned drivers, via the (1) IOCTLRDMSR 0x9C402438 and (2) IOCTLWRMSR 0x9C40243C IOCTLs to \Device\speedfan, as demonstrated by an IOCTLWRMSR action on MSRLSTAR.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows Vista
Almico Speedfan=4.33

Event History

Oct 23, 2007
CVE Published
05:46 PM
Data Sourced
05:46 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5633?

CVE-2007-5633 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and execution of unsigned drivers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5633?

To fix CVE-2007-5633, update to a later version of SpeedFan that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2007-5633?

CVE-2007-5633 specifically affects Microsoft Windows Vista x64 when using SpeedFan version 4.33.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-5633?

The vulnerability may allow local users to gain elevated privileges and the ability to load arbitrary unsigned drivers.

5

Who is the vendor for the affected software in CVE-2007-5633?

The affected software, SpeedFan, is developed by Almico.

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