CVE-2007-5756

Name: CVE-2007-5756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-14T01:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5756 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-129

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Winpcap	Winpcap	< 4.0.2

References

http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=625Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/27676Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26409Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018935Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3835Broken Link
http://www.winpcap.org/misc/changelog.htmRelease Notes
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38433Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=625Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/27676Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26409Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018935Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3835Broken Link
http://www.winpcap.org/misc/changelog.htmRelease Notes
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38433Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5756?

How severe is CVE-2007-5756?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5756 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5756?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST