Vulnerability Description
The 802.11 wireless client in certain operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not warn the user when (1) it establishes an association with a station in ad hoc (aka peer-to-peer) mode or (2) a station in ad hoc mode establishes an association with it, which allows remote attackers to put unexpected wireless communication into place.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/349
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015489
- http://www.nmrc.org/pub/advise/20060114.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5YP0D2KHHO.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421868/100/0/threaded
- http://www.theta44.org/karma/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24157
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/349
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015489
- http://www.nmrc.org/pub/advise/20060114.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5YP0D2KHHO.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421868/100/0/threaded
- http://www.theta44.org/karma/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24157
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0376?
CVE-2006-0376 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The 802.11 wireless client in certain operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not warn the user when (1) it establishes an association with a station in ad h...
How severe is CVE-2006-0376?
CVE-2006-0376 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0376?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.