HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2006-7177

MadWifi, when Ad-Hoc mode is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors that lead to a kernel panic in the ieee80211_input function, related to "...

Vulnerability Description

MadWifi, when Ad-Hoc mode is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors that lead to a kernel panic in the ieee80211_input function, related to "packets coming from a 'malicious' WinXP system."

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MadwifiMadwifi0.9.2

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2006-7177?

CVE-2006-7177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). MadWifi, when Ad-Hoc mode is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors that lead to a kernel panic in the ieee80211_input function, related to "...

How severe is CVE-2006-7177?

CVE-2006-7177 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2006-7177?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Madwifi Madwifi.