CVE-2008-1471: High severity microsoft windows nt vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2008
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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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft Windows-nt=vista
Microsoft Windows-nt=xp
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Panda Panda Antivirus And Firewall=2008
Panda Panda Internet Security=2008

Event History

Mar 24, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:44 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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