First published: Tue Oct 10 2006(Updated: )
The (a) NAVENG (NAVENG.SYS) and (b) NAVEX15 (NAVEX15.SYS) device drivers 20061.3.0.12 and later, as used in Symantec AntiVirus and security products, allow local users to gain privileges by overwriting critical system addresses using a crafted Irp to the IOCTL functions (1) 0x222AD3, (2) 0x222AD7, and (3) 0x222ADB.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Symantec Naveng Driver | ||
Symantec Navex15 Driver |
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CVE-2006-4927 has a high severity rating due to the potential privilege escalation vulnerabilities it introduces.
To fix CVE-2006-4927, update your Symantec AntiVirus and security products to the latest version provided by Symantec.
CVE-2006-4927 affects the Symantec Naveng and Navex15 device drivers.
CVE-2006-4927 is not remotely exploitable; it requires local access to the system.
The impact of CVE-2006-4927 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing local users to gain higher access rights.