# CVE-2007-5756: Multiple array index errors in the bpf\_filter\_init function in NPF.SYS in WinPcap before 4.0.2, when run in monitor mode (aka Table Manageme

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-11-14 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple array index errors in the bpf_filter_init function in NPF.SYS in WinPcap before 4.0.2, when run in monitor mode (aka Table Management Extensions or TME), and as used in Wireshark and possibly other products, allow local users to gain privileges via crafted IOCTL requests.

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## References

- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=625
- http://www.winpcap.org/misc/changelog.htm
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018935
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26409
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27676
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38433
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3835

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