CVE-2006-0376: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0376: The 802.11 wireless client in certain operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Ser...

The 802.11 wireless client in certain operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not warn the user when (1) it establishes an association with a station in ad hoc (aka peer-to-peer) mode or (2) a station in ad hoc mode establishes an association with it, which allows remote attackers to put unexpected wireless communication into place.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Some legacy Windows wireless clients could silently join or accept ad hoc Wi-Fi connections without warning the user. That may let a nearby attacker create unexpected peer-to-peer wireless communication. The record provides no CVSS score, confirmed patch, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows systems with wireless interfaces enabled, especially laptops configured to permit ad hoc or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi. Modern supported Windows versions are not identified in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy endpoint exposure issue, not a current internet-scale emergency. Priority should rise where old Windows laptops still use Wi-Fi in sensitive environments or where wireless controls are weak. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for supported patch or configuration status.; Disable ad hoc or peer-to-peer Wi-Fi where policy and platform controls allow.; Replace or isolate legacy Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 wireless clients..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 22, 2006, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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windows-wireless-adhoc-unauth-access(24157)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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