CVE-2006-4927

CVE-2006-4927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Naveng Driver 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.

Key facts

Description

The (a) NAVENG (NAVENG.SYS) and (b) NAVEX15 (NAVEX15.SYS) device drivers 20061.3.0.12 and later, as used in Symantec AntiVirus and security products, allow local users to gain privileges by overwriting critical system addresses using a crafted Irp to the IOCTL functions (1) 0x222AD3, (2) 0x222AD7, and (3) 0x222ADB.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4927?
The (a) NAVENG (NAVENG.SYS) and (b) NAVEX15 (NAVEX15.SYS) device drivers 20061.3.0.12 and later, as used in Symantec AntiVirus and security products, allow local users to gain privileges by overwriting critical system addresses using a crafted Irp to the IOCTL functions (1) 0x222AD3, (2) 0x222AD7, and (3) 0x222ADB.
How severe is CVE-2006-4927?
CVE-2006-4927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4927 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4927?
CVE-2006-4927 primarily affects Symantec Naveng Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4927?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4927 published?
CVE-2006-4927 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)