CVE-2007-2730

Description

Check Point ZoneAlarm Pro before 6.5.737.000 does not properly test for equivalence of process identifiers for certain Microsoft Windows API functions in the NT kernel 5.0 and greater, which allows local users to call these functions, and bypass firewall rules or gain privileges, via a modified identifier that is one, two, or three greater than the canonical identifier.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory matousec.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2714	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468643/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://osvdb.org/37383	vdb entry
http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/Bypassing-PWF-HIPS-open-process-control-with-uncommon-identifier.php	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2730?: CVE-2007-2730 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-2730?: To fix CVE-2007-2730, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-2730 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-2730 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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