CVE-2006-0166

high

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.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143

http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.html

http://secunia.com/advisories/18402

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2006-01-11

Updated: 2026-04-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.01133