CVE-2006-5882
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CVE-2006-5882 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS wireless device driver 3.50.21.10, as used in Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter before 4.100.15.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 response frame containing a long SSID field.. EPSS estimates a 13.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS wireless device driver 3.50.21.10, as used in Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter before 4.100.15.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 response frame containing a long SSID field.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys | Wpc300n Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Driver | All versions |
| Broadcom | Bcmwl5.Sys Wireless Device Driver | 3.50.21.10 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209376US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209376US Government Resource
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- Status
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