CVE-2006-7177: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-7177: MadWifi, when Ad-Hoc mode is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via...

MadWifi, when Ad-Hoc mode is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors that lead to a kernel panic in the ieee80211_input function, related to "packets coming from a 'malicious' WinXP system."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-7177 is a legacy MadWifi wireless driver issue. When Ad-Hoc mode is used, a remote attacker could trigger a system crash. The business impact is availability, not data theft, and exposure appears limited to old systems still using MadWifi in Ad-Hoc wireless configurations. Likely exposure is legacy Linux or embedded systems using MadWifi with Ad-Hoc mode enabled. The bundle does not provide exact affected versions or CPEs, so inventory confirmation is required before scoping risk. Treat this as a targeted legacy availability risk. It should not displace urgent internet-facing RCE work, but any operational wireless system still using MadWifi Ad-Hoc mode deserves prompt remediation or replacement. Mitigation focus: Identify systems using MadWifi or ath-based legacy wireless stacks.; Disable Ad-Hoc mode where it is not operationally required.; Check Ubuntu, Mandriva, SUSE, and MadWifi guidance for applicable updates..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 06:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 30, 2007, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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