How severe is CVE-2007-5474?

CVE-2007-5474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5474?

CVE-2007-5474 primarily affects Atheros Ar5416-ac1e Chipset. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5474?

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

When was CVE-2007-5474 published?

CVE-2007-5474 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5474

CVE-2007-5474 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atheros Ar5416-ac1e Chipset with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Atheros Ar5416-ac1e Chipset
Published: 2008-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The driver for the Linksys WRT350N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 2.00.17 on the Atheros AR5416-AC1E chipset does not properly parse the Atheros vendor-specific information element in an association request, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reboot or hang) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an Atheros information element with an invalid length, as demonstrated by an element that is too long.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5474?: The driver for the Linksys WRT350N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 2.00.17 on the Atheros AR5416-AC1E chipset does not properly parse the Atheros vendor-specific information element in an association request, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reboot or hang) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an Atheros information element with an invalid length, as demonstrated by an element that is too long.
How severe is CVE-2007-5474?: CVE-2007-5474 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5474?: CVE-2007-5474 primarily affects Atheros Ar5416-ac1e Chipset. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5474?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5474 published?: CVE-2007-5474 was published on 2008-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:atheros:ar5416-ac1e_chipset:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wrt350n:2.00.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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