Description
Buffer overflow in MA521nd5.SYS driver 5.148.724.2003 for NetGear MA521 PCMCIA adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) beacon or (2) probe 802.11 frame responses with an long supported rates information element. NOTE: this issue was reported as a "memory corruption" error, but the associated exploit code suggests that it is a buffer overflow.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Netgear MA521 Wireless Driver 5.148.724 - 'Beacon Probe' Remote Buffer Overflow EDB-29096 · remote · Nov 18, 2006 · verified
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References
- 21175 vdb-entry
- 1017254 vdb-entry
- http://projects.info-pull.com/mokb/MOKB-18-11-2006.html
- netgear-ma521-code-execution(30442) vdb-entry
- VU#395496 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2006-4604 vdb-entry
- 23036 third-party-advisory