Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2006-0166
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Probability:1.63%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Assessing known weaponization, exploitation telemetry, and federal advisories.
Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| symantec | norton_system_works | 2005, 2005_premier, 2006, 2006_premier |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.632%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | MITRE Corporation · N/A · USA |
| Reserved | 2006-01-11T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2006-01-11T21:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2006-01-10 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-07T16:25:34 |
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