CVE-2006-5002

CVE-2006-5002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Inventory Scout with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Inventory Scout for AIX 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.0.9 (invscoutClient_VPD_Survey) allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5002?
Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Inventory Scout for AIX 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.0.9 (invscoutClient_VPD_Survey) allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5002?
CVE-2006-5002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5002 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5002?
CVE-2006-5002 primarily affects Ibm Inventory Scout. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5002?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5002 published?
CVE-2006-5002 was published on 2006-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)