CVE-2006-3455
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2006-3455 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1_build_393 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1_mr1_build_8.1.1.314a | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1_mr2_build_8.1.1.319 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1_mr3_build_8.1.1.323 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1_mr4_build_8.1.1.329 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1_mr5_build_8.1.1.336 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1.1_mr6_b8.1.1.266 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 1.1_stm_b8.1.0.825a | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0.1 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0.1_build_9.0.1.1000 | Mr1 |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0.2 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0.2_build_9.0.2.1000 | Mr2 |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0.3 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0.3_build_9.0.3.1000 | Mr3 |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0_scf_7.1 | — |
| Symantec | Client Security | 2.0_stm_build_9.0.0.338 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.0.825a | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1.319 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1.323 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1.329 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1.366 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1.377 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1_build8.1.1.314a | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.1.1_build393 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.01.434 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.01.437 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.01.446 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.01.457 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.01.460 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.01.464 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 8.01.471 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.1 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.1.1.1000 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.1.1000 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.2 | — |
| Symantec | Norton Antivirus | 9.0.2.1000 | — |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-3455?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-3455?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3455 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3455?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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