CVE-2006-1385: Stack-based buffer overflow in the parseTaggedData function in WavePacket.mm in KisMAC R54 through R73p allows

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1385 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting kismac. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the parseTaggedData function in WavePacket.mm in KisMAC R54 through R73p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple SSIDs in a Cisco vendor tag in a 802.11 management frame.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kismac

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-24 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kismac kismac DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1a · 0.1b · 0.1c · 0.2a · 0.5d · 0.5d4 · 0.10a · 0.11a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kismac || rpm -q kismac || kismac --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kismac sudo apt install kismac=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1a> sudo apt-mark hold kismac

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kismac sudo dnf downgrade kismac-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1a> sudo dnf versionlock add kismac

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1385?

kismac: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1385 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1385 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-1385 affect?

CVE-2006-1385 affects kismac. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Stack-based buffer overflow in the parseTaggedData function in WavePacket.mm in KisMAC R54 through R73p allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple SSIDs in a Cisco vendor tag in a 802.11 management frame.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1385?

Priority 41/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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