How severe is CVE-2007-5042?

CVE-2007-5042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5042?

CVE-2007-5042 affects Agnitum Outpost Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5042 published?

CVE-2007-5042 was published on 2007-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5042

CVE-2007-5042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Agnitum Outpost Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Agnitum Outpost Firewall
Published: 2007-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0.1025.7828 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via the (1) NtCreateKey, (2) NtDeleteFile, (3) NtLoadDriver, (4) NtOpenProcess, (5) NtOpenSection, (6) NtOpenThread, and (7) NtUnloadDriver kernel SSDT hooks, a partial regression of CVE-2006-7160.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5042?: Outpost Firewall Pro 4.0.1025.7828 does not properly validate certain parameters to System Service Descriptor Table (SSDT) function handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly gain privileges via the (1) NtCreateKey, (2) NtDeleteFile, (3) NtLoadDriver, (4) NtOpenProcess, (5) NtOpenSection, (6) NtOpenThread, and (7) NtUnloadDriver kernel SSDT hooks, a partial regression of CVE-2006-7160.
How severe is CVE-2007-5042?: CVE-2007-5042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5042?: CVE-2007-5042 affects Agnitum Outpost Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5042 published?: CVE-2007-5042 was published on 2007-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:agnitum:outpost_firewall:4.0.1025.7828:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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