What is the severity of CVE-2006-6538?

CVE-2006-6538 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can significantly disrupt the functioning of affected devices.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6538?

To mitigate CVE-2006-6538, upgrade the firmware of the D-Link DWL-2000AP+ to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of attacks does CVE-2006-6538 allow?

CVE-2006-6538 allows remote attackers to disrupt the device through flooding ARP replies or requests.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2006-6538?

CVE-2006-6538 specifically affects the D-Link DWL-2000AP+ device running firmware version 2.11.

Can CVE-2006-6538 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6538 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to deliver denial of service attacks from a distance.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-6538

high

7.8

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

14/12/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-6538

First published: Thu Dec 14 2006(Updated: )

D-LINK DWL-2000AP+ firmware 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause (1) a denial of service (device reset) via a flood of ARP replies on the wired or wireless (radio) link and (2) a denial of service (device crash) via a flood of ARP requests on the wireless link.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
D-link Dwl-2000ap\+	=2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6538?
CVE-2006-6538 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can significantly disrupt the functioning of affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6538?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6538, upgrade the firmware of the D-Link DWL-2000AP+ to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attacks does CVE-2006-6538 allow?
CVE-2006-6538 allows remote attackers to disrupt the device through flooding ARP replies or requests.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2006-6538?
CVE-2006-6538 specifically affects the D-Link DWL-2000AP+ device running firmware version 2.11.
Can CVE-2006-6538 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6538 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to deliver denial of service attacks from a distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6538?
CVE-2006-6538 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can significantly disrupt the functioning of affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6538?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6538, upgrade the firmware of the D-Link DWL-2000AP+ to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attacks does CVE-2006-6538 allow?
CVE-2006-6538 allows remote attackers to disrupt the device through flooding ARP replies or requests.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2006-6538?
CVE-2006-6538 specifically affects the D-Link DWL-2000AP+ device running firmware version 2.11.
Can CVE-2006-6538 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6538 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to deliver denial of service attacks from a distance.