CVE-2006-6496
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:SAuthenticationSingle
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
broadcom
commercial·USaka broadcom inc
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34870
www3.ca.com
http://crm.my-etrust.com/CIDocument.asp?KDId=2651&GUID=9FD7E4F8362C4A168D88B4FFA34DCB4C
crm.my-etrust.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454420/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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