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Vulnerability record · CVE-2006-0255 · published 18 January 2006

CVE-2006-0255: Checkpoint vpn-1 vulnerability

Checkpoint · Vpn 1

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run when SecureClient attempts to launch the Sr_GUI.exe program.

7.2 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 0.34% · top 75.0%
7.2CVSS 2.0 base score
0.34%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run when SecureClient attempts to launch the Sr_GUI.exe program.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secdev.zoller.lu/research/checkpoint.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422263/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16290
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0258
http://secdev.zoller.lu/research/checkpoint.txt
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422263/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16290
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0258

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2006-0255), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-29). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.