CVE-2006-2706: Secure Elements Class 5 AVR server (aka C5 EVM) before 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-2706?

class 5 enterprise vulnerability management: upgrade to newer than 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-2706 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2706 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-2706 affect?

CVE-2006-2706 affects class 5 enterprise vulnerability management. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Secure Elements Class 5 AVR server (aka C5 EVM) before 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via forged "session start" messages that cause AVR to connect to arbitrary hosts.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-2706?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-2706 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting class 5 enterprise vulnerability management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Secure Elements Class 5 AVR server (aka C5 EVM) before 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via forged "session start" messages that cause AVR to connect to arbitrary hosts.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: secure elements

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-31 22:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

secure elements class 5 enterprise vulnerability management UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.8.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy class-5-enterprise-vulnerability-management || rpm -q class-5-enterprise-vulnerability-management || class-5-enterprise-vulnerability-management --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade class-5-enterprise-vulnerability-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade class-5-enterprise-vulnerability-management

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2706?

class 5 enterprise vulnerability management: upgrade to newer than 2.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2706 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2706 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-2706 affect?

CVE-2006-2706 affects class 5 enterprise vulnerability management. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Secure Elements Class 5 AVR server (aka C5 EVM) before 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via forged "session start" messages that cause AVR to connect to arbitrary hosts.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2706?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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