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CVE-2006-0226

UnknownEPSS 5.69%

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CVE-2006-0226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in IEEE 802.11 network subsystem (ieee80211_ioctl.c) in FreeBSD before 6.0-STABLE, while scanning for wireless networks, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by broadcasting crafted (1) beacon or (2) probe response frames.. EPSS estimates a 5.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in IEEE 802.11 network subsystem (ieee80211_ioctl.c) in FreeBSD before 6.0-STABLE, while scanning for wireless networks, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by broadcasting crafted (1) beacon or (2) probe response frames.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.69%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
FreebsdFreebsd6.0Release

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0226?
Integer overflow in IEEE 802.11 network subsystem (ieee80211_ioctl.c) in FreeBSD before 6.0-STABLE, while scanning for wireless networks, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by broadcasting crafted (1) beacon or (2) probe response frames.
How severe is CVE-2006-0226?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0226?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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