CVE-2006-0226: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 19 2006(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.0-release | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =6.0-stable |
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Reference Links
- http://www.signedness.org/advisories/sps-0x1.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16296
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18353
- http://www.osvdb.org/22537
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015518
- http://kernelwars.blogspot.com/2007/01/alive.html
- http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-europe-07/bh-eu-07-speakers.html#Eriksson
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24192
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0226?
CVE-2006-0226 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0226?
To fix CVE-2006-0226, upgrade to a version of FreeBSD that is 6.0-STABLE or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0226 allow?
CVE-2006-0226 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted wireless network frames.
Which versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2006-0226?
CVE-2006-0226 affects FreeBSD versions prior to 6.0-STABLE including 6.0-RELEASE.
What component is involved in CVE-2006-0226?
CVE-2006-0226 involves the IEEE 802.11 network subsystem in FreeBSD.
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