CVE-2006-5972 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the NetGear WG111v2 wireless adapter driver triggered by a malicious beacon request.
- 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-2006-5972?
CVE-2006-5972 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in WG111v2.SYS in NetGear WG111v2 wireless adapter (USB) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long 802.11 beacon request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5972?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netgear Wg111v2, Netgear Wg111v2 Driver.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5972 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-2006-5972 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5972 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5862-c5hp-6r43.