How severe is CVE-2006-3992?

CVE-2006-3992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3992?

CVE-2006-3992 primarily affects Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3992?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-3992 published?

CVE-2006-3992 was published on 2006-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3992

CVE-2006-3992 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless
Published: 2006-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Centrino (1) w22n50.sys, (2) w22n51.sys, (3) w29n50.sys, and (4) w29n51.sys Microsoft Windows drivers for Intel 2200BG and 2915ABG PRO/Wireless Network Connection before 10.5 with driver 9.0.4.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain frames that trigger memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3992?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Centrino (1) w22n50.sys, (2) w22n51.sys, (3) w29n50.sys, and (4) w29n51.sys Microsoft Windows drivers for Intel 2200BG and 2915ABG PRO/Wireless Network Connection before 10.5 with driver 9.0.4.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain frames that trigger memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-3992?: CVE-2006-3992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3992?: CVE-2006-3992 primarily affects Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3992 published?: CVE-2006-3992 was published on 2006-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:2200bg_proset_wireless:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:2200bg_proset_wireless:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:2200bg_proset_wireless:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:2915abg_proset_wireless:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:2915abg_proset_wireless:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intel:2915abg_proset_wireless:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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