CVE-2006-5882
CVE-2006-5882 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys Wpc300n Wireless-n Notebook Adapter Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Linksys Wpc300n Wireless-n Notebook Adapter Driver
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Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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 4.100.15.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 response frame containing a long SSID field.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5882?
- CVE-2006-5882 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5882 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5882?
- CVE-2006-5882 primarily affects Linksys Wpc300n Wireless-n Notebook Adapter Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5882?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-5882 published?
- CVE-2006-5882 was published on 2006-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-11-11-2006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22831
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017212
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/209376
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-6VGNHW
- http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Download_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115417109934&packedargs=sku%3D1144763513196&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4459
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4460
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30202
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:linksys:wpc300n_wireless-n_notebook_adapter_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:broadcom:bcmwl5.sys_wireless_device_driver:3.50.21.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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