7.2
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1471

First published: Mon Mar 24 2008(Updated: )

The cpoint.sys driver in Panda Internet Security 2008 and Antivirus+ Firewall 2008 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash or kernel panic), overwrite memory, or execute arbitrary code via a crafted IOCTL request that triggers an out-of-bounds write of kernel memory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows NT=vista
Microsoft Windows NT=xp
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Panda Antivirus and Firewall=2008
Panda Security=2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1471?

    CVE-2008-1471 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service, system crashes, or arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1471?

    To fix CVE-2008-1471, ensure that you update Panda Internet Security 2008 and Antivirus+ Firewall 2008 to the latest version provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-1471?

    CVE-2008-1471 affects local users of Panda Internet Security 2008 and Antivirus+ Firewall 2008 on various versions of Microsoft Windows.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2008-1471?

    The vulnerable systems for CVE-2008-1471 include Panda Antivirus and Firewall 2008 running on Microsoft Windows XP and Vista.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1471?

    CVE-2008-1471 is a local denial of service vulnerability that can lead to overwriting memory and executing arbitrary code through crafted IOCTL requests.

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