CVE-2006-5602

Description

Multiple memory leaks in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.

4.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.68% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29903	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/22612	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4232	vdb entry
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=421973&group_id=60236
http://secunia.com/advisories/22641	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:189	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5602?: CVE-2006-5602 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5602?: To fix CVE-2006-5602, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-5602 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-5602 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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