CVE-2007-5634: Buffer Overflow

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, does not properly check a buffer during an IOCTL 0x9c402420 call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (machine crash) and possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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-2007-5634?

CVE-2007-5634 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service and potentially privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5634?

To fix CVE-2007-5634, users should update SpeedFan to a version beyond 4.33, as the vulnerability has been addressed in later releases.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5634?

CVE-2007-5634 primarily affects local users of SpeedFan version 4.33 running on Microsoft Windows Vista x64.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2007-5634?

The impact of CVE-2007-5634 includes potential system crashes and the possibility of local privilege escalation.

5

Is CVE-2007-5634 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2007-5634 is not considered exploitable remotely, as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.

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