CVE-2006-6059

CVE-2006-6059 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Ma521 Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in MA521nd5.SYS driver 5.148.724.2003 for NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) beacon or (2) probe 802.11 frame responses with an long supported rates information element. NOTE: this issue was reported as a "memory corruption" error, but the associated exploit code suggests that it is a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6059?
Buffer overflow in MA521nd5.SYS driver 5.148.724.2003 for NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) beacon or (2) probe 802.11 frame responses with an long supported rates information element. NOTE: this issue was reported as a "memory corruption" error, but the associated exploit code suggests that it is a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-6059?
CVE-2006-6059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6059 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6059?
CVE-2006-6059 affects Netgear Ma521 Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6059?
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-2006-6059 published?
CVE-2006-6059 was published on 2006-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)