CVE-2006-0226 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 19 Jan 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on FreeBSD systems by broadcasting crafted wireless frames, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0226?

CVE-2006-0226 is a critical vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 19 Jan 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in IEEE 802.11 network subsystem (ieee80211_ioctl.c) in FreeBSD before 6.0-STABLE, while scanning for wireless networks, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by broadcasting crafted (1) beacon or (2) probe response frames.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0226?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0226?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0226 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-0226 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0226 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xgh-hqv7-4gq4.