How severe is CVE-2008-5724?

CVE-2008-5724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5724?

CVE-2008-5724 primarily affects Eset Smart Security. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5724?

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-2008-5724 published?

CVE-2008-5724 was published on 2008-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5724

CVE-2008-5724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eset Smart Security 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Eset Smart Security
Published: 2008-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Personal Firewall driver (aka epfw.sys) 3.0.672.0 and earlier in ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP in a certain METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL request to \Device\Epfw that overwrites portions of memory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5724?: The Personal Firewall driver (aka epfw.sys) 3.0.672.0 and earlier in ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted IRP in a certain METHOD_NEITHER IOCTL request to \Device\Epfw that overwrites portions of memory.
How severe is CVE-2008-5724?: CVE-2008-5724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5724?: CVE-2008-5724 primarily affects Eset Smart Security. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5724?: 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-2008-5724 published?: CVE-2008-5724 was published on 2008-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.551:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.560:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.563:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.621:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.642:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.650:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.657:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.667:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:3.0.669:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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