CVE-2007-5474: The driver for the Linksys WRT350N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 2.00.17 on the Atheros AR5416-AC1E chipset

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MEDIUM 6.3MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2007-5474 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting ar5416-ac1e chipset, wrt350n. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The driver for the Linksys WRT350N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 2.00.17 on the Atheros AR5416-AC1E chipset does not properly parse the Atheros vendor-specific information element in an association request, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reboot or hang) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an Atheros information element with an invalid length, as demonstrated by an element that is too long.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-09-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: atheros · linksys

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-09-05 16:08 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

atheros ar5416-ac1e chipset 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.

linksys wrt350n MITIGATE

Affected: 2.00.17

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00.17

Firmware

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5474?

ar5416-ac1e chipset: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; wrt350n: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5474 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5474 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-2007-5474 affect?

CVE-2007-5474 affects ar5416-ac1e chipset, wrt350n. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The driver for the Linksys WRT350N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 2.00.17 on the Atheros AR5416-AC1E chipset does not properly parse the Atheros vendor-specific information element in an association request, which allows remote authentica

How urgent is CVE-2007-5474?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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