CVE-2006-0255: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0255: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient might allow local users to gai...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient issue could let a local Windows user gain privileges when SecureClient launches a program using an unsafe unquoted path. Business urgency depends on whether legacy SecureClient remains installed on managed endpoints. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints running affected Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient versions. The provided sources do not identify exact affected versions or supported product status, so inventory validation is required. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue unless affected SecureClient is still present. If found on business systems, remediate promptly because local privilege escalation can turn ordinary user access into broader endpoint compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient installations.; Check Check Point guidance for affected builds and available fixes.; Remove or replace legacy SecureClient where it is no longer required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 18, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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