CRITICAL
CVE-2006-5278
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 15, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5278 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Cisco2 product(s)
unified callmanagerunified communications manager
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26043Third Party Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1018369Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070711-cucm.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/threats/271.htmlBroken Link
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http://www.osvdb.org/36121Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24868Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2512Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19057Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/26043Third Party Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1018369Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070711-cucm.shtmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/threats/271.htmlBroken Link
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http://www.osvdb.org/36121Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24868Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2512Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5278
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 15, 2007
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5278 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.