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CVE-2006-6952: Computer Associates Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) drivers (1) Core kmxstart.sys 6.5.4.31 and (2)...

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.

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This is a local privilege escalation flaw in legacy Computer Associates host protection drivers. A user who already has local access to an affected machine could abuse driver control paths to gain higher privileges. The business risk is endpoint takeover after an initial foothold, not remote compromise by itself. Exposure is most likely on old Windows endpoints or servers running Computer Associates HIPS or related CA Personal Firewall components with the named driver versions. The bundle does not identify modern product names, supported versions, or affected platforms. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hardening issue with high impact where present. Prioritize discovery first, because exposure depends on old CA security drivers rather than a broad modern software stack. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for the named CA drivers and exact versions.; Consult CA/Broadcom advisory CAID 34818 for vendor-supported remediation.; Upgrade, remove, or replace affected legacy CA endpoint components per vendor guidance..

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