CVE-2006-0858: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in (1) snsmcon.exe, (2) the autostartup mechanism, and (3) an unspe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-0858?

safe n sec personal \+ anti-spyware: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-0858 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0858 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-0858 affect?

CVE-2006-0858 affects safe n sec personal \+ anti-spyware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2006-0858 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting safe n sec personal \+ anti-spyware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: starforce

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-23 23:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

starforce safe n sec personal \+ anti-spyware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy safe-n-sec-personal-+-anti-spyware || rpm -q safe-n-sec-personal-+-anti-spyware || safe-n-sec-personal-+-anti-spyware --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade safe-n-sec-personal-+-anti-spyware

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade safe-n-sec-personal-+-anti-spyware

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0858?

safe n sec personal \+ anti-spyware: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0858 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0858 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0858 affect?

CVE-2006-0858 affects safe n sec personal \+ anti-spyware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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

How urgent is CVE-2006-0858?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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