MEDIUM
CVE-2006-2054
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 26, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
3Com Baseline Switch 2848-SFP Plus Model #3C16486 with firmware before 1.0.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unstable operation) via long DHCP packets.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-2054 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
3com1 product(s)
3c16486
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/19756Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/19756Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-2054
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 26, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-2054 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.