CVE-2006-6896
CVE-2006-6896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plantronic Headset with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Plantronic Headset
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Bluetooth stack in the Plantronic Headset does not properly implement Non-pairable mode, which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized pair-up operations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6896?
- The Bluetooth stack in the Plantronic Headset does not properly implement Non-pairable mode, which allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized pair-up operations.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6896?
- CVE-2006-6896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6896 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6896?
- CVE-2006-6896 affects Plantronic Headset. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6896?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-6896 published?
- CVE-2006-6896 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://events.ccc.de/congress/2006-mediawiki//images/f/fb/23c3_Bluetooh_revisited.pdf
- http://osvdb.org/37586
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455889/100/0/threaded
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plantronic:headset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*