CVE-2007-5762 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges by exploiting a vulnerability in the NICM.SYS driver via crafted IOCTLs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5762?
CVE-2007-5762 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NICM.SYS driver 3.0.0.4, as used in Novell NetWare Client 4.91 SP4, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by opening the \\.\nicm device and providing crafted kernel addresses via IOCTLs with the METHOD_NEITHER buffering mode.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5762?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Netware Client.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5762?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5762 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-5762 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5762 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jvm6-98cw-prpg.