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CVE-2006-6952

7.2 · HIGH

Computer Associates Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) drivers (1) Core kmxstart.sys 6.5.4.31 and (2) Firewall kmxfw.sys 6.5.4.10 allow local users to gain privileges by using certain privileg…

Published Jan 24, 2007caEPSS 1.06%

Overview

CVE-2006-6952 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ca host-based_intrusion_prevention_system. It was published on January 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Computer Associates Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) drivers (1) Core kmxstart.sys 6.5.4.31 and (2) Firewall kmxfw.sys 6.5.4.10 allow local users to gain privileges by using certain privileged IOCTLs to modify callback function pointers.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ca. Update host-based_intrusion_prevention_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/22972Refwww.osvdb.org/30497Refwww.osvdb.org/30498Refwww.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=2&func=fileinfo&id=38Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451952/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452286/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/458040/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21140Refwww3.ca.com/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=97729Refwww3.ca.com/securityadvisor/vulninfo/vuln.aspx?id=34818

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6952?

CVE-2006-6952 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ca host-based_intrusion_prevention_system. It was published on January 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6952?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6952?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ca. Update host-based_intrusion_prevention_system to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-6952?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6952 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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