CVE-2006-6881 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in ATMEL Linux drivers, requiring local or adjacent access.
- 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-2006-6881?
CVE-2006-6881 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jan 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the Get_Wep function in cofvnet.c for ATMEL Linux PCI PCMCIA USB Drivers drivers 3.4.1.1 corruption allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long name argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6881?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stavros Markou Atmelwlandriver.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6881?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6881 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-2006-6881 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6881 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9m25-72pg-h42r.