NetSight
IP …
high8.3Public exploit code

CVE-2006-5882

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS wireless device driver 3.50.21.10, as used in Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter before 4…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS wireless device driver 3.50.21.10, as used in Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter before 4.100.15.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 response frame containing a long SSID field.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinksysWpc300n Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Driver
All versions
BroadcomBcmwl5.Sys Wireless Device Driver
Version 3.50.21.10

Weakness classification

CWE-119

References