PT-2006-6704 · NetGear · Netgear Ma521

H D Moore + 2 · Published 2006-11-22 · Updated 2017-07-20 · CVE-2006-6059

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter version 5.148.724.2003

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the MA521nd5.SYS driver, which can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can be achieved via beacon or probe 802.11 frame responses with a long supported rates information element.

Recommendations For version 5.148.724.2003, consider disabling the MA521nd5.SYS driver until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation. Restrict access to the affected NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the adapter for critical operations until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Related Identifiers

CVE-2006-6059

Affected Products

Netgear Ma521

References · 9

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/29096 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securitytracker.com/id?1017254 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-18-11-2006.html · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-6059 · Security Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/23036 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/21175 · Note
• http://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/395496 · Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4604 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30442 · Note