How severe is CVE-2007-5044?

CVE-2007-5044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5044?

CVE-2007-5044 affects Zonelabs Zonealarm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5044?

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

When was CVE-2007-5044 published?

CVE-2007-5044 was published on 2007-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5044

CVE-2007-5044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zonelabs Zonealarm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zonelabs Zonealarm
Published: 2007-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ZoneAlarm Pro 7.0.362.000 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) NtCreatePort and (2) NtDeleteFile kernel SSDT hooks, a partial regression of CVE-2007-2083.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5044?: ZoneAlarm Pro 7.0.362.000 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) NtCreatePort and (2) NtDeleteFile kernel SSDT hooks, a partial regression of CVE-2007-2083.
How severe is CVE-2007-5044?: CVE-2007-5044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5044?: CVE-2007-5044 affects Zonelabs Zonealarm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5044 published?: CVE-2007-5044 was published on 2007-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zonelabs:zonealarm:7.0.362.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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