CVE-2007-2729
CVE-2007-2729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comodo Comodo Firewall Pro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Comodo Comodo Firewall Pro
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Comodo Firewall Pro 2.4.18.184 and Comodo Personal Firewall 2.3.6.81, and probably older Comodo Firewall versions, do not properly test for equivalence of process identifiers for certain Microsoft Windows API functions in the NT kernel 5.0 and greater, which allows local users to call these functions, and bypass firewall rules or gain privileges, via a modified identifier that is one, two, or three greater than the canonical identifier.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2729?
- Comodo Firewall Pro 2.4.18.184 and Comodo Personal Firewall 2.3.6.81, and probably older Comodo Firewall versions, do not properly test for equivalence of process identifiers for certain Microsoft Windows API functions in the NT kernel 5.0 and greater, which allows local users to call these functions, and bypass firewall rules or gain privileges, via a modified identifier that is one, two, or three greater than the canonical identifier.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2729?
- CVE-2007-2729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2729 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2729?
- CVE-2007-2729 primarily affects Comodo Comodo Firewall Pro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2729?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2729 published?
- CVE-2007-2729 was published on 2007-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/37375
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2714
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/Bypassing-PWF-HIPS-open-process-control-with-uncommon-identifier.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468643/100/0/threaded
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:comodo:comodo_firewall_pro:2.4.18.184:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:comodo:comodo_personal_firewall:2.3.6.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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