Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS wireless device driver 3.50.21.10, as used in Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter before 4.100.15.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 response frame containing a long SSID field.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys | Wpc300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Driver | All versions |
| Broadcom | Bcmwl5.Sys Wireless Device Driver | 3.50.21.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-11-11-2006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22831
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017212
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209376US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-6VGNHWPatch
- http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Download_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayo
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4459
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4460
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30202
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-11-11-2006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22831
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017212
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209376US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-6VGNHWPatch
- http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Download_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayo
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5882?
CVE-2006-5882 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS wireless device driver 3.50.21.10, as used in Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter before 4.100.15.5 and other products, allows remo...
How severe is CVE-2006-5882?
CVE-2006-5882 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5882?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linksys Wpc300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Driver, Broadcom Bcmwl5.Sys Wireless Device Driver.