How severe is CVE-2007-0686?

CVE-2007-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0686?

CVE-2007-0686 affects Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0686?

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-2007-0686 published?

CVE-2007-0686 was published on 2007-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0686

CVE-2007-0686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless
Published: 2007-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Intel 2200BG 802.11 Wireless Mini-PCI driver 9.0.3.9 (w29n51.sys) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted disassociation packets, which triggers memory corruption of "internal kernel structures," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-6651. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2006-3992.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0686?: The Intel 2200BG 802.11 Wireless Mini-PCI driver 9.0.3.9 (w29n51.sys) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted disassociation packets, which triggers memory corruption of "internal kernel structures," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-6651. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2006-3992.
How severe is CVE-2007-0686?: CVE-2007-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0686?: CVE-2007-0686 affects Intel 2200bg Proset Wireless. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0686?: 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-2007-0686 published?: CVE-2007-0686 was published on 2007-02-03 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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