Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-5721 is a local denial-of-service flaw in the SandBox driver used by Outpost Firewall PRO 4.0 build 964.582.059. A user already on the machine could trigger a system crash. This is mainly a legacy endpoint availability risk, not evidence of remote compromise. Exposure appears limited to systems still running Outpost Firewall PRO 4.0 build 964.582.059 where local users or local processes can interact with the SandBox driver. Modern environments are likely unaffected unless this legacy product remains installed. Treat this as a targeted legacy cleanup item. It is unlikely to be an internet-scale emergency, but any affected endpoint can be crashed by a local user, disrupting availability and weakening host protection. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Outpost Firewall PRO 4.0 build 964.582.059.; Check vendor or successor guidance for updates, replacement, or removal advice.; Remove unsupported legacy firewall software where no maintained fix exists..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- outpostfirewall-sandbox-dos(29969)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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