Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Symantec AntiVirus and Client Security
CVE-2006-3455

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Norton Antivirus
Client Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 October 2006

Summary

The SAVRT.SYS device driver, utilized in various versions of Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition and Symantec Client Security, is susceptible to manipulation by local users. By providing a modified address for the output buffer argument to the DeviceIOControl function, an attacker could execute arbitrary code. This flaw poses significant security risks, allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges within the system.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29762
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20684
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4157
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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