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CVE-2006-1649

7.2 · HIGH

The "restore to" selection in the "quarantine a file" capability of ESET NOD32 before 2.51.26 allows a restore to any directory that permits read access by the invoking user, which allows local use…

Published Apr 6, 2006eset_softwareEPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2006-1649 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eset_software nod32_antivirus. It was published on April 6, 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

The "restore to" selection in the "quarantine a file" capability of ESET NOD32 before 2.51.26 allows a restore to any directory that permits read access by the invoking user, which allows local users to create new files despite write-access directory permissions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eset_software. Update nod32_antivirus 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/19054Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/672Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015867Refwww.osvdb.org/24393Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429892/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17374Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1242Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25640Refsecunia.com/advisories/19054Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/672

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1649?

CVE-2006-1649 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eset_software nod32_antivirus. It was published on April 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1649?

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-2006-1649?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eset_software. Update nod32_antivirus 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-2006-1649?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1649 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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