CVE-2008-2926
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CVE-2008-2926 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, does not properly verify IOCTL requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The kmxfw.sys driver in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) r8, as used in CA Internet Security Suite and Personal Firewall, does not properly verify IOCTL requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted request.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom | Internet Security Suite | 3.0 |
| Ca | Host Based Intrusion Prevention System | r8 |
| Ca | Internet Security Suite 2008 | All versions |
| Ca | Personal Firewall 2007 | All versions |
| Ca | Personal Firewall 2008 | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31434Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31434Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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