CVE-2006-0858
7.2 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2006-0858 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting starforce safe_n_sec_personal_\+_anti-spyware. It was published on February 23, 2006 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
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in (1) snsmcon.exe, (2) the autostartup mechanism, and (3) an unspecified installation component in StarForce Safe'n'Sec Personal + Anti-Spyware 2.0 and earlier, and possibly other StarForce Safe'n'Sec products, might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program" file in the C: folder.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from starforce. Update safe_n_sec_personal_\+_anti-spyware 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| starforce | safe_n_sec_personal_\+_anti-spyware | 0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-0858?
CVE-2006-0858 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting starforce safe_n_sec_personal_\+_anti-spyware. It was published on February 23, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2006-0858?
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-2006-0858?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from starforce. Update safe_n_sec_personal_\+_anti-spyware 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.
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