How severe is CVE-2006-6496?

CVE-2006-6496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6496?

CVE-2006-6496 primarily affects Broadcom Etrust Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6496?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6496 published?

CVE-2006-6496 was published on 2006-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6496

CVE-2006-6496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Etrust Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Etrust Antivirus
Published: 2006-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6496?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-6496?: CVE-2006-6496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6496?: CVE-2006-6496 primarily affects Broadcom Etrust Antivirus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6496 published?: CVE-2006-6496 was published on 2006-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_antivirus:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:etrust_antivirus:8.2:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:internet_security_suite:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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