How severe is CVE-2006-5271?

CVE-2006-5271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5271?

CVE-2006-5271 primarily affects Mcafee E-business Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5271?

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-2006-5271 published?

CVE-2006-5271 was published on 2007-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5271

CVE-2006-5271 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee E-business Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee E-business Server
Published: 2007-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer underflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 3.5 through 3.6.1, ProtectionPilot 1.1.1 and 1.5, and Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.6.0.453 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet, which causes stack corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5271?: Integer underflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 3.5 through 3.6.1, ProtectionPilot 1.1.1 and 1.5, and Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.6.0.453 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet, which causes stack corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-5271?: CVE-2006-5271 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5271?: CVE-2006-5271 primarily affects Mcafee E-business Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5271?: 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-2006-5271 published?: CVE-2006-5271 was published on 2007-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:protectionpilot:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:protectionpilot:1.1.1:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:protectionpilot:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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