CVE-2008-5724

Name: CVE-2008-5724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-26T17:30:00.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5724 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Personal Firewall driver (aka epfw.sys) 3.0.672.0 and earlier in ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP in a certain METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL request to \Device\Epfw that overwrites portions of memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Personal Firewall driver (aka epfw.sys) 3.0.672.0 and earlier in ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP in a certain METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL request to \Device\Epfw that overwrites portions of memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eset	Smart Security	<= 3.0.672
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.551
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.560
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.563
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.621
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.642
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.650
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.657
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.667
Eset	Smart Security	3.0.669

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5724?

How severe is CVE-2008-5724?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5724 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5724?

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