CVE-2006-0253

CVE-2006-0253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ambicom Blue Neighbors with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the Bluetooth OBEX Object Push service in "Blue Neighbors.EXE" in AmbiCom Blue Neighbors 2.50 Build 2500 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name, as demonstrated via a long RFILE argument to ussp-push.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0253?
Buffer overflow in the Bluetooth OBEX Object Push service in "Blue Neighbors.EXE" in AmbiCom Blue Neighbors 2.50 Build 2500 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name, as demonstrated via a long RFILE argument to ussp-push.
How severe is CVE-2006-0253?
CVE-2006-0253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0253 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0253?
CVE-2006-0253 affects Ambicom Blue Neighbors. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0253?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0253 published?
CVE-2006-0253 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)