VDB-38863 · CVE-2007-4968 · BID 25712

Privacyware Privatefirewall 5.0.14.2 SSDT Function input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Privacyware Privatefirewall 5.0.14.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component SSDT Function Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2007-4968. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Privacyware Privatefirewall 5.0.14.2 (Firewall Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component SSDT Function Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Privatefirewall 5.0.14.2 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via kernel SSDT hooks for (1) NtOpenProcess and (2) NtOpenThread.

The weakness was presented 09/18/2007 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-4968 since 09/18/2007. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 25712†) and OSVDB (45952†). See VDB-38924, VDB-38921, VDB-38920 and VDB-38919 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

09/18/2007 🔍
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06/04/2008 +260 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2475 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-4968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38863
SecurityFocus: 25712 - Privatefirewall SSDT Hooks Multiple Local Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 45952 - Privatefirewall SSDT Hooks Local Privilege Escalation

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 09/08/2018 09:58
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (50), 09/08/2018 09:58 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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