CVE-2006-6125

CVE-2006-6125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wg311v1 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the wireless driver (WG311ND5.SYS) 2.3.1.10 for NetGear WG311v1 wireless adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 management frame with a long SSID.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6125?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the wireless driver (WG311ND5.SYS) 2.3.1.10 for NetGear WG311v1 wireless adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 management frame with a long SSID.
How severe is CVE-2006-6125?
CVE-2006-6125 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6125 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6125?
CVE-2006-6125 affects Netgear Wg311v1. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6125?
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-2006-6125 published?
CVE-2006-6125 was published on 2006-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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