CVE-2006-5601

CVE-2006-5601 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xsupplicant with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the eap_do_notify function in eap.c in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5601?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the eap_do_notify function in eap.c in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5601?
CVE-2006-5601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5601 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5601?
CVE-2006-5601 primarily affects Xsupplicant. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5601?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5601 published?
CVE-2006-5601 was published on 2006-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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