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CVE-2006-0166

Published: Jan 11, 2006Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other
7.5HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
1.6%
Top 26.8%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
Not available

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.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LAu:NC:PI:PA:P
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:LAccess Complexity
Low
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:PConfidentiality
Partial
I:PIntegrity
Partial
A:PAvailability
Partial
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

symantec
commercial·USaka symantec enterprise security, norton
norton system works
Security Products
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Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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References

http://secunia.com/advisories/18402
secunia.com
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.html
securityresponse.symantec.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462
securitytracker.com
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