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CVE-2006-0166

7.5 · HIGH

Symantec Norton SystemWorks and SystemWorks Premier 2005 and 2006 stores temporary copies of files in the Norton Protected Recycle Bin NProtect directory, which is hidden from the FindFirst and Fin…

Published Jan 11, 2006symantecEPSS 1.63%

Overview

CVE-2006-0166 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_system_works. It was published on January 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Symantec Norton SystemWorks and SystemWorks Premier 2005 and 2006 stores temporary copies of files in the Norton Protected Recycle Bin NProtect directory, which is hidden from the FindFirst and FindNext Windows APIs and allows remote attackers to hide arbitrary files from virus scanners and other products.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update norton_system_works 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/18402Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.htmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1015462Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061Refsecunia.com/advisories/18402Refsecurityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.htmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1015462Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0166?

CVE-2006-0166 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec norton_system_works. It was published on January 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0166?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0166?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update norton_system_works 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-2006-0166?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0166 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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