CVE-2006-6905: Critical severity Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Widcomm Bluetooth stack allows remote attackers to gain administrative access (aka Remote Root) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth
Event History
Dec 31, 2006
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6905?
CVE-2006-6905 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to gain administrative access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-6905?
To address CVE-2006-6905, update the Widcomm Bluetooth stack to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6905?
Users of the Widcomm Bluetooth stack, specifically Broadcom's version, are affected by CVE-2006-6905.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-6905?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-6905 include unauthorized administrative access and control over the affected Bluetooth devices.
5
When was CVE-2006-6905 discovered?
CVE-2006-6905 was discovered in 2006.