CVE-2006-5272 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (versions 3.5-3.6.1), ProtectionPilot (versions 1.1.1 and 1.5), and Common Management Agent (version 3.6.0.453 and earlier). This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted ping packet. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.6.0.453CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:e-business_server:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:protectionpilot:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:protectionpilot:1.1.1:p3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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