CVE-2006-3455

Description

The SAVRT.SYS device driver, as used in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.1 and 9.0.x up to 9.0.3, and Symantec Client Security 1.1 and 2.0.x up to 2.0.3, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified address for the output buffer argument to the DeviceIOControl function.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29762	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20684	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4157	vdb entry
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.10.23.html	patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449524/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/22536	third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017108	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017109	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3455?: CVE-2006-3455 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3455?: To fix CVE-2006-3455, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-3455 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-3455 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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