CVE-2006-7179: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-7179: ieee80211_input.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 does not properly process Channel Switch Announcement Information...

ieee80211_input.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 does not properly process Channel Switch Announcement Information Elements (CSA IEs), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication) via a Channel Switch Count less than or equal to one, triggering a channel change.

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

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This is a legacy MadWifi wireless-driver denial-of-service issue. A nearby attacker could abuse malformed channel-switch announcements to make affected wireless clients change channels and lose communication. The public record identifies MadWifi before 0.9.3; modern environments are usually exposed only if old MadWifi-based systems remain in use. Likely limited to legacy Linux systems or embedded wireless devices still using MadWifi before 0.9.3. Exposure depends on wireless proximity and whether the vulnerable driver is active on production networks. Treat as a targeted legacy availability risk. Prioritize remediation if critical operations still depend on old MadWifi-based wireless systems; otherwise handle through legacy asset cleanup and routine vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Identify systems using MadWifi wireless drivers.; Upgrade MadWifi to 0.9.3 or a vendor-patched package.; Apply relevant distribution advisories where still supported..

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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