CVE-2006-5233

CVE-2006-5233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Polycom Soundpoint Ip 301 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

Polycom SoundPoint IP 301 VoIP Desktop Phone, firmware version 1.4.1.0040, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via (1) a long URL sent to the HTTP daemon and (2) unspecified manipulations as demonstrated by the Nessus http_fingerprinting_hmap.nasl script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5233?
Polycom SoundPoint IP 301 VoIP Desktop Phone, firmware version 1.4.1.0040, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via (1) a long URL sent to the HTTP daemon and (2) unspecified manipulations as demonstrated by the Nessus http_fingerprinting_hmap.nasl script.
How severe is CVE-2006-5233?
CVE-2006-5233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5233 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5233?
CVE-2006-5233 affects Polycom Soundpoint Ip 301. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5233?
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-2006-5233 published?
CVE-2006-5233 was published on 2006-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)