CVE-2006-6059

Name: CVE-2006-6059
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-22T01:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in MA521nd5.SYS driver 5.148.724.2003 for NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) beacon or (2) probe 802.11 frame responses with an long supported rates information element. NOTE: this issue was reported as a "memory corruption" error, but the associated exploit code suggests that it is a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 18.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in MA521nd5.SYS driver 5.148.724.2003 for NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) beacon or (2) probe 802.11 frame responses with an long supported rates information element. NOTE: this issue was reported as a "memory corruption" error, but the associated exploit code suggests that it is a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.75%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Ma521 Driver	<= 5.148.724.2003

References

http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-18-11-2006.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23036Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017254Exploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/395496US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21175
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4604
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30442
http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-18-11-2006.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23036Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017254Exploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/395496US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21175
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4604
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30442

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6059?

How severe is CVE-2006-6059?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6059?

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Source: NVD / NIST