CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1385: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 24 2006(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the parseTaggedData function in WavePacket.mm in KisMAC R54 through R73p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple SSIDs in a Cisco vendor tag in a 802.11 management frame.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Prisma=0.2a
Prisma=0.10a
Prisma=0.11a
Prisma=0.1a
Prisma=0.1b
Prisma=0.5d
Prisma=0.12a
Prisma=0.5d4
Prisma=0.1c

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1385?

    CVE-2006-1385 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2006-1385?

    CVE-2006-1385 affects multiple versions of KisMAC, including versions from 0.1a to 0.12a.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1385?

    To fix CVE-2006-1385, upgrade to the latest version of KisMAC that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-1385?

    Exploiting CVE-2006-1385 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • How does CVE-2006-1385 operate?

    CVE-2006-1385 operates through a stack-based buffer overflow in the parseTaggedData function caused by handling multiple SSIDs.

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