CVE-2007-5762

Description

NICM.SYS driver 3.0.0.4, as used in Novell NetWare Client 4.91 SP4, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by opening the \\.\nicm device and providing crafted kernel addresses via IOCTLs with the METHOD_NEITHER buffering mode.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27209 vdb entry patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/28396 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0088 vdb entry
http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=4FmI89wOmg4~ patch
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=637 third party advisory patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39576 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019172 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5762?
CVE-2007-5762 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5762?
To fix CVE-2007-5762, 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-2007-5762 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-5762 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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