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AL-2006.0063 -- [Win] -- Intel Centrino Wireless Driver Malformed Frame Remote Code Execution

Date: 03 August 2006
AusCERT Reference #: AL-2006.0063

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                       AL-2006.0063 -- AUSCERT ALERT
                                   [Win]
   Intel Centrino Wireless Driver Malformed Frame Remote Code Execution
                               3 August 2006

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        AusCERT Alert Summary
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Product:              Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
                      Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
Member content until: Thursday, August 31 2006

Original Bulletin:    
http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-023065.htm

OVERVIEW

        Intel has released an advisory [1] regarding a vulnerability in 
        Microsoft Windows drivers for the Intel 2200BG and 2915ABG 
        PRO/Wireless Network Connection Hardware.


IMPACT

        Intel 2200BG and 2915ABG Centrino network drivers do not correctly 
        handle certain frames and may allow an attacker to remotely execute 
        arbitrary code.


MITIGATION

        Install updated software to correct this vulnerability [2].


REFERENCES

        [1] Wireless LAN Products - Intel Centrino Wireless Driver Malformed 
            Frame Remote Code Execution
            http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-023065.htm

        [2] Wireless LAN Products - Download Windows* Software for Intel 
            PRO/Wireless Network Connection
            http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/cs-010623.htm


AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

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