CVE-2006-4022

CVE-2006-4022 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel 2100 Proset Wireless with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Intel 2100 PRO/Wireless Network Connection driver PROSet before 7.1.4.6 allows local users to corrupt memory and execute code via "requests for capabilities from higher-level protocol drivers or user-level applications" involving crafted frames, a different issue than CVE-2006-3992.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4022?
Intel 2100 PRO/Wireless Network Connection driver PROSet before 7.1.4.6 allows local users to corrupt memory and execute code via "requests for capabilities from higher-level protocol drivers or user-level applications" involving crafted frames, a different issue than CVE-2006-3992.
How severe is CVE-2006-4022?
CVE-2006-4022 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4022 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4022?
CVE-2006-4022 affects Intel 2100 Proset Wireless. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4022?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4022 published?
CVE-2006-4022 was published on 2006-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)