CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3174

First published: Tue Aug 12 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, related to "insufficient validation."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Computer Associates Internet Security Suite=2008
CA Personal Firewall=2008
CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System=r8
CA Personal Firewall=2007
Computer Associates Internet Security Suite=2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3174?

    CVE-2008-3174 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3174?

    To fix CVE-2008-3174, update the CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System to the latest version or apply any available patches.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2008-3174?

    CVE-2008-3174 affects CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System r8, CA Internet Security Suite 2007 and 2008, and Computer Associates Personal Firewall 2007 and 2008.

  • Can CVE-2008-3174 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3174 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause denial of service.

  • What does insufficient validation mean in the context of CVE-2008-3174?

    Insufficient validation in CVE-2008-3174 refers to the failure of the kmxfw.sys driver to properly validate input, leading to potential vulnerabilities.

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