Symantec Norton AntiVirus IOCTL Driver Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Symantec Norton AntiVirus. The affected element is an unknown function of the component IOCTL Driver. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2006-4927. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Norton AntiVirus (Anti-Malware Software) (affected version unknown). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component IOCTL Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 10/05/2006. The weakness was released 10/06/2006 by Rubén Santamarta (iDefense) with iDEFENSE (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at idefense.com. The public release was coordinated with Symantec. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-4927 since 09/22/2006. The attack can only be done within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at symantec.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29360), SecurityFocus (BID 20360†), OSVDB (29583†), Secunia (SA22288†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017002†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: symantec.com

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08/26/2006 🔍
09/22/2006 +27 days 🔍
10/04/2006 +12 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: idefense.com⛔
Researcher: Rubén Santamarta (iDefense)
Organization: iDEFENSE
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-4927 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4927
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2591
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X-Force: 29360 - Multiple Symantec Antivirus IOCTL device driver privilege escalation, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 20360 - Symantec AntiVirus IOCTL Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 22288 - Symantec Products IOCTL Handler Privilege Escalation, Less Critical
OSVDB: 29583 - Symantec Multiple Products IOCTL Functions Crafted Irp Local Privilege Escalation
SecurityTracker: 1017002
Vulnerability Center: 12907 - Symantec Multiple Products Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IOCTL Functions, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-3928

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/09/2006 12:12
Updated: 04/23/2026 15:26
Changes: 10/09/2006 12:12 (90), 07/09/2019 10:45 (2), 01/14/2025 16:49 (17), 04/23/2026 15:26 (1)
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