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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Madwifi | Madwifi | 0.9.2 |
References
- http://madwifi.org/ticket/880
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25861
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26083
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:082
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_14_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466689/30/6900/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23433
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-479-1
- http://madwifi.org/ticket/880
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25861
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26083
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:082
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_14_sr.html
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.