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Two Wi-Fi flaws expose Android, Linux devices to attacks (thehackernews.com)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by Squire1039@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Vulnerabilities:

CVE-2023-52160 (wpa_supplicant) and CVE-2023-52161 (Intel's iNet Wireless Daemon) allow attackers to:

Trick users into joining fake Wi-Fi networks: Attackers can create malicious clones of legitimate networks and steal user data.
Gain unauthorized access to secure Wi-Fi networks: Attackers can join password-protected networks without needing the password, putting devices and data at risk.

Affected devices:

CVE-2023-52160: Android devices using wpa_supplicant versions 2.10 and prior (requires specific configuration).
CVE-2023-52161: Linux devices using iNet Wireless Daemon versions 2.12 and lower (any network using a Linux access point).

Mitigation:

Update your Linux distribution and ChromeOS (version 118 or later).
Android fix not yet available, but manually configure CA certificate for any saved enterprise networks as a temporary workaround.

Exploitation:

Attacker needs SSID and physical proximity for CVE-2023-52160.
CVE-2023-52161 requires no special knowledge, affecting any vulnerable network.

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[–] Ilgaz@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

Once more we will ignore the elephant in the room which is owned by a advertising giant. Android. Their OEM agreement was designed so bad that it makes you wonder if it does serve a purpose? I can theoretically easily compile the wpa_supplicant on the phone itself however I won't be able to install/run it. Manufacturer even gave up the brand name itself. Billions of walking zombie devices as the result.