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CVE-2006-0166

Published: Jan 11, 2006Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other

No Known Exploits

Patch 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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Products

norton system works symantec Security Products

symanteccommercialUSSecurity Productsaka symantec enterprise security, norton

Exploitability

Official Patch Available

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/18402

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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Timeline

Published

Jan 11, 2006

Last Updated

Apr 16, 2026

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