Stack-based buffer overflow in the Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS wireless device driver 3.50.21.10, as used in Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter before 4.100.15.5 and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an 802.11 response frame containing a long SSID field.
CVE-2006-5882 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from linksys, from broadcom organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2006, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2006-11-14T19:07:00.000
2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Modified
CVSSv2: 8.3 (HIGH)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
6.5
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | linksys | wpc300n_wireless-n_notebook_adapter_driver | * | Yes |
| Hardware | broadcom | bcmwl5.sys_wireless_device_driver | 3.50.21.10 | Yes |
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