CVE-2007-5756

Description

Multiple array index errors in the bpf_filter_init function in NPF.SYS in WinPcap before 4.0.2, when run in monitor mode (aka Table Management Extensions or TME), and as used in Wireshark and possibly other products, allow local users to gain privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=625 third party advisory broken link
http://www.winpcap.org/misc/changelog.htm release notes
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018935 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26409 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://secunia.com/advisories/27676 broken link third party advisory patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38433 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3835 vdb entry broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5756?
CVE-2007-5756 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5756?
To fix CVE-2007-5756, 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-2007-5756 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-5756 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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