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CVE-2006-6496

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.6 EPSS 0.37%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2006-12-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2006-6496
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.6
EPSS
0.37%

Original NVD 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.