CVE-2006-6055: Stack-based buffer overflow in A5AGU.SYS 1.0.1.41 for the D-Link DWL-G132 wireless adapter allows remote attac

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2006-6055 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting dwl-g132. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in A5AGU.SYS 1.0.1.41 for the D-Link DWL-G132 wireless adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a 802.11 beacon request with a long Rates information element (IE).

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: d-link

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-22 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

d-link dwl-g132 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: D-Link DWL-G132 - Wireless Driver Beacon Rates Overflow (Metasploit)

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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-2006-6055?

dwl-g132: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6055 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6055 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-2006-6055 affect?

CVE-2006-6055 affects dwl-g132. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in A5AGU.SYS 1.0.1.41 for the D-Link DWL-G132 wireless adapter allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a 802.11 beacon request with a long Rates information element (IE).

How urgent is CVE-2006-6055?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

D-Link vulnerabilities

References

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