CVE-2023-52161
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CVE-2023-52161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Inet Wireless Daemon | < 2.14 |
References
- https://iwd.wiki.kernel.org/Product
- https://www.top10vpn.com/research/wifi-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
- https://iwd.wiki.kernel.org/Product
- https://www.top10vpn.com/research/wifi-vulnerabilities/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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