CVE-2023-52161
First published: Thu Feb 22 2024(Updated: )
The Access Point functionality in eapol_auth_key_handle in eapol.c in iNet wireless daemon (IWD) before 2.14 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to a protected Wi-Fi network. An attacker can complete the EAPOL handshake by skipping Msg2/4 and instead sending Msg4/4 with an all-zero key.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Intel iNet Wireless Daemon | <2.14 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/network/wireless/iwd.git/commit/?id=6415420f1c92012f64063c131480ffcef58e60ca
- https://iwd.wiki.kernel.org/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4KSGT4IZ23CJBOQA3AFYEMBJ5OHFZBMK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TL2CFNWBL2E6AT2SIY2PR3IAWVCDYJZQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZZTPXEPTMASG37NDGAQMH2OTM6OPIP5A/
- https://www.top10vpn.com/research/wifi-vulnerabilities/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FOQ6VEE3CPJAQLMMGMLCYDGWHVG7UCJI/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AYRPQ3OLV3GGLUCDYWBHU34DLBLM62XJ/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52161?
CVE-2023-52161 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to protected Wi-Fi networks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52161?
To fix CVE-2023-52161, upgrade the iNet wireless daemon to version 2.14 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-52161?
CVE-2023-52161 impacts the Intel iNet Wireless Daemon versions prior to 2.14.
Can CVE-2023-52161 result in data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2023-52161 can enable attackers to gain unauthorized access which may lead to potential data breaches.
What is the exploit technique used in CVE-2023-52161?
CVE-2023-52161 can be exploited by attackers completing the EAPOL handshake improperly by skipping message sequences.
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