CVE-2006-5601

UnknownEPSS 4.20%

Last modified

CVE-2006-5601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the eap_do_notify function in eap.c in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the eap_do_notify function in eap.c in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.20%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XsupplicantXsupplicant<= 1.2.5
XsupplicantXsupplicant0.5
XsupplicantXsupplicant0.6
XsupplicantXsupplicant0.7
XsupplicantXsupplicant0.8
XsupplicantXsupplicant0.8b
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.0
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.0.1
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.0pre1
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.0pre2
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.2
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.2.1
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.2.2
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.2.3
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.2.4
XsupplicantXsupplicant1.2pre1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5601?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the eap_do_notify function in eap.c in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5601?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5601?
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