CVE-2006-0166

N/A Unknown
Published: January 11, 2006 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18402
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/18402
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.1%
78th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

symantec