CVE-2007-5756 describes multiple array index errors in the bpf_filter_init function within NPF.SYS, a component of WinPcap versions prior to 4.0.2, particularly when operating in monitor mode. This flaw allows local users to escalate privileges by sending specially crafted IOCTL requests, impacting products like Wireshark that utilize WinPcap. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity with a local attack vector, medium attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:winpcap:winpcap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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