CVE-2006-6881: Buffer overflow in the Get_Wep function in cofvnet.c for ATMEL Linux PCI PCMCIA USB Drivers drivers 3.4.1.1 co

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6881 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting atmelwlandriver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the Get_Wep function in cofvnet.c for ATMEL Linux PCI PCMCIA USB Drivers drivers 3.4.1.1 corruption allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long name argument.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2006-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stavros markou

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stavros markou atmelwlandriver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison atmelwlandriver sudo apt install atmelwlandriver=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold atmelwlandriver

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

dnf --showduplicates list atmelwlandriver sudo dnf downgrade atmelwlandriver-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add atmelwlandriver

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-2006-6881?

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

Is CVE-2006-6881 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6881 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-2006-6881 affect?

CVE-2006-6881 affects atmelwlandriver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in the Get_Wep function in cofvnet.c for ATMEL Linux PCI PCMCIA USB Drivers drivers 3.4.1.1 corruption allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long name argument.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6881?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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