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CVE-2007-6025

7.1 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in driver_wext.c in wpa_supplicant 0.6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted TSF data.

Published Nov 19, 2007wpa_supplicantCWE-119EPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2007-6025 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting wpa_supplicant wpa_supplicant. It was published on November 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in driver_wext.c in wpa_supplicant 0.6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via crafted TSF data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wpa_supplicant. Update wpa_supplicant 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
wpa_supplicantwpa_supplicant0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6025?

CVE-2007-6025 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting wpa_supplicant wpa_supplicant. It was published on November 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-6025?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6025?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wpa_supplicant. Update wpa_supplicant 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.

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