CVE-2006-3992 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published 5 Aug 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted wireless frames exploiting memory corruption in Intel Centrino drivers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-3992?

CVE-2006-3992 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Centrino (1) w22n50.sys, (2) w22n51.sys, (3) w29n50.sys, and (4) w29n51.sys Microsoft Windows drivers for Intel 2200BG and 2915ABG PRO/Wireless Network Connection before 10.5 with driver 9.0.4.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain frames that trigger memory corruption.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3992?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless, Intel 2915abg Proset Wireless.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3992?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3992 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-3992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q3w5-45rm-w999.