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CVE-2006-2213

First published: Fri May 05 2006(Updated: )

Hostapd 0.3.7-2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via an unspecified value in the key_data_length field of an EAPoL frame.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
w1.fi hostapd=0.3.7_2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2213?

    CVE-2006-2213 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-2213?

    To fix CVE-2006-2213, upgrade to a later version of hostapd that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of hostapd are affected by CVE-2006-2213?

    Hostapd versions 0.3.7-2 are vulnerable to CVE-2006-2213.

  • Can CVE-2006-2213 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-2213 can be exploited by remote attackers.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2006-2213 on systems?

    The impact of CVE-2006-2213 is a segmentation fault leading to denial of service.

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