CVE-2006-0797

CVE-2006-0797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia N70 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Nokia N70 cell phone allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or shutdown) through a wireless Bluetooth connection via a malformed Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol (L2CAP) packet whose length field is less than the actual length of the packet, possibly triggering a buffer overflow, as demonstrated using the Bluetooth Stack Smasher (BSS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0797?
Nokia N70 cell phone allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or shutdown) through a wireless Bluetooth connection via a malformed Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol (L2CAP) packet whose length field is less than the actual length of the packet, possibly triggering a buffer overflow, as demonstrated using the Bluetooth Stack Smasher (BSS).
How severe is CVE-2006-0797?
CVE-2006-0797 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0797 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0797?
CVE-2006-0797 affects Nokia N70. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0797?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0797 published?
CVE-2006-0797 was published on 2006-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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