How severe is CVE-2006-6651?

CVE-2006-6651 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6651?

CVE-2006-6651 affects Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6651?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6651 published?

CVE-2006-6651 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6651

CVE-2006-6651 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless
Published: 2006-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in W29N51.SYS in the Intel 2200BG wireless driver 9.0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code via a series of crafted beacon frames. NOTE: some details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6651?: Race condition in W29N51.SYS in the Intel 2200BG wireless driver 9.0.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause memory corruption and execute arbitrary code via a series of crafted beacon frames. NOTE: some details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6651?: CVE-2006-6651 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6651?: CVE-2006-6651 affects Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6651?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6651 published?: CVE-2006-6651 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:2200bg_proset_wireless:9.0.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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