CVE-2006-2679

Name: CVE-2006-2679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-31T10:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the VPN Client for Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) (aka the VPN client dialer) in Cisco VPN Client for Windows 4.8.00.* and earlier, except for 4.7.00.0533, allows local authenticated, interactive users to gain privileges, possibly due to privileges of dialog boxes, aka bug ID CSCsd79265.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the VPN Client for Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) (aka the VPN client dialer) in Cisco VPN Client for Windows 4.8.00.* and earlier, except for 4.7.00.0533, allows local authenticated, interactive users to gain privileges, possibly due to privileges of dialog boxes, aka bug ID CSCsd79265.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Vpn Client	2.0
Cisco	Vpn Client	3.0
Cisco	Vpn Client	3.0.5
Cisco	Vpn Client	3.1
Cisco	Vpn Client	3.5.1
Cisco	Vpn Client	3.5.1c
Cisco	Vpn Client	3.5.2
Cisco	Vpn Client	4.7.00.0000
Cisco	Vpn Client	4.8.00.0000

References

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2679?

How severe is CVE-2006-2679?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2679?

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Source: NVD / NIST