How severe is CVE-2006-6901?

CVE-2006-6901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6901?

CVE-2006-6901 affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6901?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-6901 published?

CVE-2006-6901 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6901

CVE-2006-6901 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to gain administrative access (aka Remote Root) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6901?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to gain administrative access (aka Remote Root) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-6901?: CVE-2006-6901 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6901?: CVE-2006-6901 affects Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6901 published?: CVE-2006-6901 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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