CVE-2006-0166
highpriority · track · 31EPSS 0.016 · 76 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
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
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.4–7.5
weaknesses
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affected products (5)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- symantec norton system works= 2005_premiernvdUScpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- symantec norton system works= 2006_premiernvdUScpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
also known as (2)
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sources
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references (10)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18402enisa_euvd
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.htmlenisa_euvd
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462enisa_euvd
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143enisa_euvd
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061enisa_euvd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18402PatchVendor Advisorynvd
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.htmlPatchVendor Advisorynvd
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462Patchnvd
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