CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-5184: Race Condition

First published: Sat Aug 25 2012(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Race condition in ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 9.1.507.000 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not blocked by signature-based malware detection, via certain user-space memory changes during hook-handler execution, aka an argument-switch attack or a KHOBE attack. NOTE: this issue is disputed by some third parties because it is a flaw in a protection mechanism for situations where a crafted program has already begun to execute.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ZoneAlarm by Check Point=9.1.507.000
Microsoft Windows XP
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ZoneAlarm by Check Point=9.1.507.000
Microsoft Windows XP

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-5184?

    CVE-2010-5184 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential to allow execution of dangerous code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-5184?

    To fix CVE-2010-5184, update to a newer version of ZoneAlarm Extreme Security that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-5184?

    CVE-2010-5184 specifically affects ZoneAlarm Extreme Security version 9.1.507.000 running on Windows XP.

  • Can CVE-2010-5184 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2010-5184 requires local user access to exploit, as it is related to a race condition.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2010-5184?

    Exploiting CVE-2010-5184 could allow an attacker to bypass security mechanisms and execute malicious code.

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