CVE-2006-5156

CVE-2006-5156 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator before 3.5.0.720 and ProtectionPilot before 1.1.1.126 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request to /spipe/pkg/ with a long source header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5156?
Buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator before 3.5.0.720 and ProtectionPilot before 1.1.1.126 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request to /spipe/pkg/ with a long source header.
How severe is CVE-2006-5156?
CVE-2006-5156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5156?
CVE-2006-5156 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5156?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5156 published?
CVE-2006-5156 was published on 2006-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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