# CVE-2007-5474: 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 A

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-09-05 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31012
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4226
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495984/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44921

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