CVE-2006-2679
CVE-2006-2679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Vpn Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cisco Vpn Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the VPN Client for Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) (aka the VPN client dialer) in Cisco VPN Client for Windows 4.8.00.* and earlier, except for 4.7.00.0533, allows local authenticated, interactive users to gain privileges, possibly due to privileges of dialog boxes, aka bug ID CSCsd79265.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2679?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the VPN Client for Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) (aka the VPN client dialer) in Cisco VPN Client for Windows 4.8.00.* and earlier, except for 4.7.00.0533, allows local authenticated, interactive users to gain privileges, possibly due to privileges of dialog boxes, aka bug ID CSCsd79265.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2679?
- CVE-2006-2679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2679 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2679?
- CVE-2006-2679 primarily affects Cisco Vpn Client. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2679?
- 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-2006-2679 published?
- CVE-2006-2679 was published on 2006-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20261
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016156
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a008069a323.shtml
- http://www.osvdb.org/25888
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18094
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1964
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26632
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:2.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:3.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:3.0.5:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:3.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:3.5.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:3.5.1c:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:3.5.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:4.7.00.0000:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:vpn_client:4.8.00.0000:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
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