CVE-2006-0376

Name: CVE-2006-0376
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-22T20:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0376 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The 802.11 wireless client in certain operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not warn the user when (1) it establishes an association with a station in ad hoc (aka peer-to-peer) mode or (2) a station in ad hoc mode establishes an association with it, which allows remote attackers to put unexpected wireless communication into place.. EPSS estimates a 17.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The 802.11 wireless client in certain operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not warn the user when (1) it establishes an association with a station in ad hoc (aka peer-to-peer) mode or (2) a station in ad hoc mode establishes an association with it, which allows remote attackers to put unexpected wireless communication into place.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.98%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Gold

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0376?

How severe is CVE-2006-0376?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0376 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0376?

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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Source: NVD / NIST