HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-4926
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CVE-2006-4926

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: October 20, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-4926 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-4926. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

kaspersky_lab4 product(s)
kaspersky anti-viruskaspersky anti-virus personalkaspersky anti-virus personal prokaspersky internet security
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=425
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/22478
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1017093
PATCHhttp://www.kaspersky.com/technews?id=203038678
PATCHhttp://www.osvdb.org/29891
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20635
PATCHhttp://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=425
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/22478
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1017093
PATCHhttp://www.kaspersky.com/technews?id=203038678
PATCHhttp://www.osvdb.org/29891
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20635

All References (20)

→
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=425Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/22478Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017093Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.kaspersky.com/technews?id=203038678Patch
→
http://www.osvdb.org/29891Exploit · Patch
→
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/20635Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4117
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29677
→
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=425Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/22478Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017093Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.kaspersky.com/technews?id=203038678Patch
→
http://www.osvdb.org/29891Exploit · Patch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-4926
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 20, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-4926 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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