Vulnerability Description
The (1) VetMONNT.sys and (2) VetFDDNT.sys drivers in CA Anti-Virus 2007 8.1, Anti-Virus for Vista Beta 8.2, and CA Internet Security Suite 2007 v3.0 do not properly handle NULL buffers, which allows local users with administrative access to cause a denial of service (system crash) via certain IOCTLs.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom | Etrust Antivirus | 8.1 |
| Broadcom | Internet Security Suite | 3.0 |
References
- http://crm.my-etrust.com/CIDocument.asp?KDId=2651&GUID=9FD7E4F8362C4A168D88B4FFA
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23378
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017381
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017382
- http://www.osvdb.org/30845
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454420/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21593
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5010
- http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34870
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30909
- http://crm.my-etrust.com/CIDocument.asp?KDId=2651&GUID=9FD7E4F8362C4A168D88B4FFA
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23378
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017381
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017382
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6496?
CVE-2006-6496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The (1) VetMONNT.sys and (2) VetFDDNT.sys drivers in CA Anti-Virus 2007 8.1, Anti-Virus for Vista Beta 8.2, and CA Internet Security Suite 2007 v3.0 do not properly handle NULL buffers, which allows l...
How severe is CVE-2006-6496?
CVE-2006-6496 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broadcom Etrust Antivirus, Broadcom Internet Security Suite.