Symantec Norton SystemWorks NProtect directory is hidden from Windows APIs
| systemworks-nprotect-hidden (24061) |  Low Risk |
Description:
The Norton Protected Recycle Bin feature in Symantec Norton SystemWorks and SystemWorks Premier 2005 and 2006 have a security weakness that could allow a local attacker to bypass virus protection. The Norton Protected Recycle Bin NProtect directory is hidden from the Windows FindFirst and FindNext APIs. This could allow a local attacker to place malicious files on the system that may not be checked by virus scanning software.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 4.9 |
| Access Vector: | Local |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 3.6 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
Patches for this vulnerability are available through Symantec LiveUpdate.
References:
- Symantec Security Response SYM06-002: Symantec Norton Protected Recycle Bin Exposure .
- CVE-2006-0166: 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.
- SA18402: Symantec Norton SystemWorks Protected Recycle Bin Weakness
- SECTRACK ID: 1015462: Symantec Norton SystemWorks Hidden Directory Obscures Files from Anti-Virus Scanners
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0143: Symantec Norton Protected Recycle Bin Security Bypass Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Symantec Norton System Works 2005
- Symantec Norton System Works 2005 Premier
- Symantec Norton System Works 2006 Premier
- Symantec Norton System Works 2006
Reported:
Jan 10, 2006
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