How severe is CVE-2006-6908?

CVE-2006-6908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6908?

CVE-2006-6908 primarily affects Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6908?

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-2006-6908 published?

CVE-2006-6908 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6908

CVE-2006-6908 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Bluetooth Stack COM Server in the Widcomm Bluetooth stack, as packaged as Widcomm Stack 3.x and earlier on Windows, Widcomm BTStackServer 1.4.2.10 and 1.3.2.7 on Windows, Widcomm Bluetooth Communication Software 1.4.1.03 on Windows, and the Bluetooth implementation in Windows Mobile or Windows CE on the HP IPAQ 2215 and 5450, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6908?: Buffer overflow in the Bluetooth Stack COM Server in the Widcomm Bluetooth stack, as packaged as Widcomm Stack 3.x and earlier on Windows, Widcomm BTStackServer 1.4.2.10 and 1.3.2.7 on Windows, Widcomm Bluetooth Communication Software 1.4.1.03 on Windows, and the Bluetooth implementation in Windows Mobile or Windows CE on the HP IPAQ 2215 and 5450, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-6908?: CVE-2006-6908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6908?: CVE-2006-6908 primarily affects Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6908?: 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-2006-6908 published?: CVE-2006-6908 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:widcomm_bluetooth:1.4.1.03:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:widcomm_bluetooth:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:widcomm_bluetooth:1.3.2.7:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:widcomm_bluetooth:1.4.2.10:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_embedded_compact:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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