CVE-2006-5278

Name: CVE-2006-5278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-07-15T22:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the Real-Time Information Server (RIS) Data Collector service (RisDC.exe) in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM, formerly CallManager) before 20070711 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 8.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the Real-Time Information Server (RIS) Data Collector service (RisDC.exe) in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM, formerly CallManager) before 20070711 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.88%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Callmanager	>= 3.3, <= 3.3\(5\)sr2
Cisco	Unified Callmanager	>= 4.1, <= 4.1\(3\)sr4
Cisco	Unified Callmanager	>= 4.2, <= 4.2\(3\)sr1
Cisco	Unified Callmanager	>= 5.1, <= 5.1\(2\)
Cisco	Unified Callmanager	5.0
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager	>= 4.3, <= 4.3\(1\)

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/26043Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1018369Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070711-cucm.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/threats/271.htmlBroken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/36121Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24868Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2512Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/26043Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1018369Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070711-cucm.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/threats/271.htmlBroken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/36121Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24868Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2512Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5278?

How severe is CVE-2006-5278?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5278?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-5278?

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Source: NVD / NIST