How severe is CVE-2006-0858?

CVE-2006-0858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0858 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0858?

CVE-2006-0858 affects Starforce Safe N Sec Personal + Anti-spyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0858?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0858 published?

CVE-2006-0858 was published on 2006-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0858

CVE-2006-0858 is a high-severity vulnerability in Starforce Safe N Sec Personal + Anti-spyware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Starforce Safe N Sec Personal + Anti-spyware
Published: 2006-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in (1) snsmcon.exe, (2) the autostartup mechanism, and (3) an unspecified installation component in StarForce Safe'n'Sec Personal + Anti-Spyware 2.0 and earlier, and possibly other StarForce Safe'n'Sec products, might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program" file in the C: folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0858?: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in (1) snsmcon.exe, (2) the autostartup mechanism, and (3) an unspecified installation component in StarForce Safe'n'Sec Personal + Anti-Spyware 2.0 and earlier, and possibly other StarForce Safe'n'Sec products, might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program" file in the C: folder.
How severe is CVE-2006-0858?: CVE-2006-0858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0858 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0858?: CVE-2006-0858 affects Starforce Safe N Sec Personal + Anti-spyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0858?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0858 published?: CVE-2006-0858 was published on 2006-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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