CVE-2007-5761 json
The NantSys device 5.0.0.115 in Motorola netOctopus 5.1.2 build 1011 has weak permissions for the \\.\NantSys device interface (nantsys.sys…
published 2008-01-09 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5731
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 29%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The NantSys device 5.0.0.115 in Motorola netOctopus 5.1.2 build 1011 has weak permissions for the \\.\NantSys device interface (nantsys.sys), which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash), as demonstrated by modifying the SYSENTER_EIP_MSR CPU Model Specific Register (MSR) value.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/27175
vdb-entry, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/28366
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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netopia.com
/support/software/technotes/netoctopus/Removing_the_nantsys_Driver.pdf
patch
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/39503
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0062
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019161
vdb-entry
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labs.idefense.com
/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=636
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5761
- NVD CVE-2007-5761
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