CVE-2006-0166

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.13% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory symantec.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143	vdb entry
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.html	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/18402	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462	patch vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0166?: CVE-2006-0166 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0166?: To fix CVE-2006-0166, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-0166 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-0166 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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