CVE-2008-1737: Input Validation

Published Apr 29, 2008
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Updated

Sophos Anti-Virus 7.0.5, and other 7.x versions, when Runtime Behavioural Analysis is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot with the product disabled) and possibly gain privileges via a zero value in a certain length field in the ObjectAttributes argument to the NtCreateKey hooked System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SOPHOS Anti-Virus=7.0.5

Event History

Apr 29, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1737?

The severity of CVE-2008-1737 is considered high, as it can lead to a denial of service and potential privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1737?

To fix CVE-2008-1737, upgrade Sophos Anti-Virus to a version beyond 7.0.5 where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-1737?

CVE-2008-1737 affects users of Sophos Anti-Virus versions 7.0.5 and other 7.x versions with Runtime Behavioural Analysis enabled.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1737?

CVE-2008-1737 is a local denial of service vulnerability that may also allow privilege escalation.

5

What component of Sophos Anti-Virus is impacted by CVE-2008-1737?

CVE-2008-1737 impacts the Runtime Behavioural Analysis feature of Sophos Anti-Virus.

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