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CVE-2006-7180

UnknownEPSS 2.07%

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CVE-2006-7180 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ieee80211_output.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 sends unencrypted packets before WPA authentication succeeds, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (related to network structure), and possibly cause a denial of service (disrupted authentication) and conduct spoofing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ieee80211_output.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 sends unencrypted packets before WPA authentication succeeds, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (related to network structure), and possibly cause a denial of service (disrupted authentication) and conduct spoofing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MadwifiMadwifi<= 0.9.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-7180?
ieee80211_output.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 sends unencrypted packets before WPA authentication succeeds, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (related to network structure), and possibly cause a denial of service (disrupted authentication) and conduct spoofing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2006-7180?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-7180 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7180?
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