Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-5756

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.
Published 2007-11-14 01:46:00
Updated 2024-02-09 03:13:49
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-5756

EPSS FAQ
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2007-5756

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
6.9
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.4
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2007-5756

  • The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
  • The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2007-5756

Products affected by CVE-2007-5756

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