CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2008-08-12
Last Modified Date: 2018-10-11
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CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2008-08-12
Last Modified Date: 2018-10-11
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