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CVE-2007-5474

6.3 · MEDIUM

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 associat…

Published Sep 5, 2008atherosCWE-20EPSS 1.80%

Overview

CVE-2007-5474 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting atheros ar5416-ac1e_chipset. It was published on September 5, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from atheros. Update ar5416-ac1e_chipset to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4226Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495984/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31012Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44921Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4226Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495984/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31012Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44921

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5474?

CVE-2007-5474 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting atheros ar5416-ac1e_chipset. It was published on September 5, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5474?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5474?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from atheros. Update ar5416-ac1e_chipset to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-5474?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-5474 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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