CVE-2022-23304: Critical severity w1.fi hostapd vulnerability
Last updated 4 March 2025
Other sources
The implementations of EAP-pwd in hostapd before 2.10 and wpasupplicant before 2.10 are vulnerable to side-channel attacks as a result of cache access patterns. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-9495.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/wpato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2:2.10-12+deb12u2Fixed in 2:2.10-22
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-23304.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23304?
The severity of CVE-2022-23304 is critical with a score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-23304?
The implementations of EAP-pwd in hostapd before 2.10 and wpa_supplicant before 2.10 are affected by CVE-2022-23304.
How can I fix CVE-2022-23304?
To fix CVE-2022-23304, update hostapd and wpa_supplicant to version 2.10 or later.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-23304?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-23304 at the following links: [Link 1](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YPDHU5MV464CZBPX7N2SNMUYP6DFIBZL/), [Link 2](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-16), [Link 3](https://w1.fi/security/2022-1/)