How severe is CVE-2006-6717?

CVE-2006-6717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6717?

CVE-2006-6717 affects Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6717?

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-2006-6717 published?

CVE-2006-6717 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6717

CVE-2006-6717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch
Published: 2006-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch accepts management packets from arbitrary VLANs, contrary to the documentation, which allows remote attackers to conduct attacks against the switch from unexpected locations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6717?: The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch accepts management packets from arbitrary VLANs, contrary to the documentation, which allows remote attackers to conduct attacks against the switch from unexpected locations.
How severe is CVE-2006-6717?: CVE-2006-6717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6717?: CVE-2006-6717 affects Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6717?: 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-2006-6717 published?: CVE-2006-6717 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:alliedtelesyn:at-9000_24_ethernetswitch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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