PatchTheCVECVE-2006-6717: The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch accepts management packets from arbitrary VLANs, contrary to the
CVE-2006-6717 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting at-9000 24 ethernetswitch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch accepts management packets from arbitrary VLANs, contrary to the documentation, which allows remote attackers to conduct attacks against the switch from unexpected locations.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 26%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-12-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2006-6717?
at-9000 24 ethernetswitch: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-6717 being exploited?
CVE-2006-6717 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-2006-6717 affect?
CVE-2006-6717 affects at-9000 24 ethernetswitch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch accepts management packets from arbitrary VLANs, contrary to the documentation, which allows remote attackers to conduct attacks against the switch from unexpected locations.
How urgent is CVE-2006-6717?
Priority 45/100. High severity
Related CVEs
- CVE-2006-6718 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch has a default password for its admin account, "manager," which a