PT-2008-1520 · Nicm.Sys · Nicm.Sys

Published 2008-01-09 · Updated 2017-07-29 · CVE-2007-5762

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NICM.SYS driver version 3.0.0.4

Description The issue allows local users to execute arbitrary code by opening the . icm device and providing crafted kernel addresses via IOCTLs with the METHOD NEITHER buffering mode.

Recommendations For NICM.SYS driver version 3.0.0.4, consider restricting access to the . icm device to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the METHOD NEITHER buffering mode for IOCTLs until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

CVE-2007-5762

Affected Products

Nicm.Sys

References · 9

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/18914 · Exploit
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28396 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/27209 · Patch
• http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=637 · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5762 · Security Note
• http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=4FmI89wOmg4~ · Patch
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0088 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019172 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39576 · Note