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CVE-2006-6959

Published: Jan 29, 2007Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other

No Known Exploits

Patch Available

Description

WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 and earlier allows local users to bypass the "Startup-Shield" security restrictions by modifying certain registry keys.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:LAccess Vector

Local

AC:LAccess Complexity

Low

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:PConfidentiality

Partial

I:PIntegrity

Partial

A:PAvailability

Partial

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Weaknesses

Affected Products

webroot software

commercialaka webroot

spy sweeperMixed

Security Products / endpoint-av-edr

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27264

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437814/100/200/threaded

securityfocus.com

http://www.osvdb.org/27535

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