How severe is CVE-2006-6899?

CVE-2006-6899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6899?

CVE-2006-6899 affects Bluez Project Bluez. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6899?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6899 published?

CVE-2006-6899 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6899

CVE-2006-6899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bluez Project Bluez 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Bluez Project Bluez
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

hidd in BlueZ (bluez-utils) before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain control of the (1) Mouse and (2) Keyboard Human Interface Device (HID) via a certain configuration of two HID (PSM) endpoints, operating as a server, aka HidAttack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6899?: hidd in BlueZ (bluez-utils) before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain control of the (1) Mouse and (2) Keyboard Human Interface Device (HID) via a certain configuration of two HID (PSM) endpoints, operating as a server, aka HidAttack.
How severe is CVE-2006-6899?: CVE-2006-6899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6899?: CVE-2006-6899 affects Bluez Project Bluez. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6899 published?: CVE-2006-6899 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:bluez_project:bluez:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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