How severe is CVE-2006-6898?

CVE-2006-6898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6898 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6898?

CVE-2006-6898 affects Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6898?

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-2006-6898 published?

CVE-2006-6898 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6898

CVE-2006-6898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) before 4.0.1.1500 allows remote attackers to listen to and record conversations, aka the CarWhisperer attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6898?: Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) before 4.0.1.1500 allows remote attackers to listen to and record conversations, aka the CarWhisperer attack.
How severe is CVE-2006-6898?: CVE-2006-6898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6898 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6898?: CVE-2006-6898 affects Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6898?: 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-2006-6898 published?: CVE-2006-6898 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:widcomm_bluetooth:4.0.1.1500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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