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CVE-2006-7179

UnknownEPSS 2.60%

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CVE-2006-7179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ieee80211_input.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 does not properly process Channel Switch Announcement Information Elements (CSA IEs), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication) via a Channel Switch Count less than or equal to one, triggering a channel change.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ieee80211_input.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 does not properly process Channel Switch Announcement Information Elements (CSA IEs), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication) via a Channel Switch Count less than or equal to one, triggering a channel change.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.60%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MadwifiMadwifi<= 0.9.2
MadwifiMadwifi<= 0.9.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-7179?
ieee80211_input.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 does not properly process Channel Switch Announcement Information Elements (CSA IEs), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication) via a Channel Switch Count less than or equal to one, triggering a channel change.
How severe is CVE-2006-7179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-7179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7179?
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