PT-2006-1245 · Microsoft+1 · Windows+2

Published 2006-01-11 · Updated 2017-07-20 · CVE-2006-0166

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Symantec Norton SystemWorks versions 2005 through 2006 Symantec Norton SystemWorks Premier versions 2005 through 2006

Description The issue allows remote attackers to hide arbitrary files from virus scanners and other products by storing temporary copies of files in the Norton Protected Recycle Bin NProtect directory. This directory is hidden from the FindFirst and FindNext Windows APIs.

Recommendations For Symantec Norton SystemWorks versions 2005 through 2006, consider restricting access to the NProtect directory to minimize the risk of exploitation. For Symantec Norton SystemWorks Premier versions 2005 through 2006, consider restricting access to the NProtect directory to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-2006-0166

Affected Products

Symantec Norton Systemworks

Symantec Norton Systemworks Premier

Windows

References · 6

• http://securitytracker.com/id?1015462 · Patch
• http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18402 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-0166 · Security Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061 · Note