CVE-2006-4926
CVE-2006-4926 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The NDIS-TDI Hooking Engine, as used in the (1) KLICK (KLICK.SYS) and (2) KLIN (KLIN.SYS) device drivers 2.0.0.281 for in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 6.0.0.303 and other Anti-Virus and Internet Security products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted Irp structure with invalid addresses in the 0x80052110 IOCTL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4926?
- The NDIS-TDI Hooking Engine, as used in the (1) KLICK (KLICK.SYS) and (2) KLIN (KLIN.SYS) device drivers 2.0.0.281 for in Kaspersky Labs Anti-Virus 6.0.0.303 and other Anti-Virus and Internet Security products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted Irp structure with invalid addresses in the 0x80052110 IOCTL.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4926?
- CVE-2006-4926 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4926 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4926?
- CVE-2006-4926 primarily affects Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-virus. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4926?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-4926 published?
- CVE-2006-4926 was published on 2006-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=425
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22478
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017093
- http://www.kaspersky.com/technews?id=203038678
- http://www.osvdb.org/29891
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449289/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449301/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20635
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4117
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29677
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:5.0:*:windows_workstations:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus:6.0:*:workstations:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus_personal:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_anti-virus_personal_pro:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky_lab:kaspersky_internet_security:6.0:maintenance_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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