Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1737663

First published: Tue Aug 06 2019(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the implementation of EAP-pwd in FreeRADIUS. An attacker could initiate several EAP-pwd handshakes to leak information, which can then be used to recover the user's WiFi password by performing dictionary and brute-force attacks. References: <a href="https://wpa3.mathyvanhoef.com/#new">https://wpa3.mathyvanhoef.com/#new</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1737663?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1737663 is considered significant due to the potential for leakage of sensitive user information.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1737663?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1737663, ensure that you update to the latest version of FreeRADIUS that includes security patches addressing this vulnerability.

  • What causes REDHAT-BUG-1737663?

    REDHAT-BUG-1737663 is caused by a flaw in the implementation of EAP-pwd in the FreeRADIUS software, allowing attackers to initiate multiple handshakes.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1737663?

    Users of FreeRADIUS who utilize EAP-pwd for authentication may be affected by REDHAT-BUG-1737663.

  • What are the potential consequences of REDHAT-BUG-1737663?

    The potential consequences of REDHAT-BUG-1737663 include unauthorized recovery of WiFi passwords through information leakage and subsequent brute-force attacks.

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