Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in MA521nd5.SYS driver 5.148.724.2003 for NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) beacon or (2) probe 802.11 frame responses with an long supported rates information element. NOTE: this issue was reported as a "memory corruption" error, but the associated exploit code suggests that it is a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Ma521 Driver | <= 5.148.724.2003 |
References
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-18-11-2006.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23036Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017254Exploit
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/395496US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21175
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4604
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30442
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-18-11-2006.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23036Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017254Exploit
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/395496US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21175
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4604
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30442
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6059?
CVE-2006-6059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in MA521nd5.SYS driver 5.148.724.2003 for NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) beacon or (2) probe 802.11 frame responses with an long...
How severe is CVE-2006-6059?
CVE-2006-6059 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Ma521 Driver.