Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 11, 2006· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2006-0166
CVE-2006-0166
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.
Affected products
4cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2005_premier:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:norton_system_works:2006_premier:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
5- secunia.com/advisories/18402nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.01.10.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- securitytracker.com/idnvdPatch
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0143nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24061nvd
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