CVE-2006-2708
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Secure Elements Class 5 AVR client (aka C5 EVM) before 2.8.1 allows remote attackers to read portions of process memory via a modified size for (1) EM_GET_CE_PARAMETER and (2) EM_SET_CE_PARAMETER messages, which leads to a buffer overflow (probably an over-read).
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
secure elementscommercialSecurity Productsaka c5 enterprise vulnerability management, class 5 enterprise vulnerability management
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/227929
kb.cert.org
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/873409
kb.cert.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26745
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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Timeline
Published
May 31, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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