How severe is CVE-2006-7179?

CVE-2006-7179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-7179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7179?

CVE-2006-7179 affects Madwifi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7179?

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-2006-7179 published?

CVE-2006-7179 was published on 2007-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7179

CVE-2006-7179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Madwifi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Madwifi
Published: 2007-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ieee80211_input.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 does not properly process Channel Switch Announcement Information Elements (CSA IEs), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication) via a Channel Switch Count less than or equal to one, triggering a channel change.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7179?: ieee80211_input.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 does not properly process Channel Switch Announcement Information Elements (CSA IEs), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication) via a Channel Switch Count less than or equal to one, triggering a channel change.
How severe is CVE-2006-7179?: CVE-2006-7179 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7179?: CVE-2006-7179 affects Madwifi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7179?: 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-2006-7179 published?: CVE-2006-7179 was published on 2007-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:madwifi:madwifi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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