CVE-2006-5273

CVE-2006-5273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Common Management Agent 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 3.5 through 3.6.1, ProtectionPilot 1.1.1 and 1.5, and Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.5.5.438 through 3.6.0.453 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5273?
Heap-based buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 3.5 through 3.6.1, ProtectionPilot 1.1.1 and 1.5, and Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.5.5.438 through 3.6.0.453 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2006-5273?
CVE-2006-5273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5273 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5273?
CVE-2006-5273 primarily affects Mcafee Common Management Agent. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5273?
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-2006-5273 published?
CVE-2006-5273 was published on 2007-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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