CVE-2009-2740: Medium severity broadcom host-based intrusion prevention system vulnerability
Published Aug 19, 2009
·Updated
kmxIds.sys before 7.3.1.18 in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed packet.
Affected Software
1 affected component
CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System=8.1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 19, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2740?
CVE-2009-2740 is classified as having a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-2740?
To fix CVE-2009-2740, it is recommended to upgrade to CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System version 7.3.1.18 or later.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2009-2740 make possible?
CVE-2009-2740 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause a system crash through malformed packets.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2009-2740?
CVE-2009-2740 affects CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System version 8.1 prior to 7.3.1.18.
5
Is CVE-2009-2740 related to network security?
Yes, CVE-2009-2740 is related to network security as it involves the processing of incoming network packets.