UNKNOWN CVSS 6.2
Published: 2006-03-14

CVE-2006-1221

zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite Security Advisory (CVE-2006-1221)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-1221 impacting zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the TrueVector service (VSMON.exe) in Zone Labs ZoneAlarm 6.x and Integrity does not search ZoneAlarm's own folders before other folders that are specified in a user's PATH, which might allow local users to execute code as SYSTEM by placing malicious DLLs into a folder that has insecure permissions, but is searched before ZoneAlarm's folder. NOTE: since this issue is dependent on the existence of a vulnerability in a separate product (weak permissions of executables or libraries, or the execution of malicious code), perhaps it should not be included in CVE.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zonelabs / zonealarm_security_suite
Affected Versions 6.1.744.000
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-1221 impacting zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-1221.yaml
id: cve-2006-1221

info:
  name: zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-1221 affecting zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite.
    Evaluation: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the TrueVector service (VSMON.exe) in Zone Labs ZoneAlarm 6.x and Integrity does not search ZoneAlarm's ow...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-1221
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.2
    cve-id: CVE-2006-1221
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-1221,zonelabs,zonealarm_security_suite,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "zonealarm_security_suite"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-1221.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-1221
# Target: zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite | CVSS: 6.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-1221 (zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite scope (6.1.744.000).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-1221.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-1221
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install zonealarm_security_suite 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade zonealarm_security_suite 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update zonealarm_security_suite

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i zonealarm_security_suite 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i zonealarm_security_suite

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-1221 in zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zonelabs zonealarm_security_suite packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-1221?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-1221?

CVE-2006-1221 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-1221
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor zonelabs
Product zonealarm_security_suite
Published 2006-03-14
Vector AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C