CVE-2006-4541
CVE-2006-4541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iss Blackice Pc Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Iss Blackice Pc Protection
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
RapDrv.sys in BlackICE PC Protection 3.6.cpn, cpj, cpiE, and possibly 3.6 and earlier, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL third argument to the NtOpenSection API function. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.6.cqn is also affected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4541?
- RapDrv.sys in BlackICE PC Protection 3.6.cpn, cpj, cpiE, and possibly 3.6 and earlier, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL third argument to the NtOpenSection API function. NOTE: it was later reported that 3.6.cqn is also affected.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4541?
- CVE-2006-4541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4541 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4541?
- CVE-2006-4541 primarily affects Iss Blackice Pc Protection. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4541?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4541 published?
- CVE-2006-4541 was published on 2006-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21710
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1512
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/BlackICE-Insufficient-validation-of-arguments-of-NtOpenSection.php
- http://www.matousec.com/info/advisories/plague-in-security-software-drivers.php
- http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/plague-in-security-software-drivers.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/28332
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444958/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/479830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19800
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3431
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:iss:blackice_pc_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:iss:blackice_pc_protection:3.6cpie:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:iss:blackice_pc_protection:3.6cpj:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:iss:blackice_pc_protection:3.6cpn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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