CVE-2023-52161

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 22, 2024
Updated: Mar 23, 2024
CWE ID 287

Summary

CVE-2023-52161 is a vulnerability affecting the Access Point functionality in iNet wireless daemon (IWD) prior to version 2.14. This issue enables unauthorized access to protected Wi-Fi networks. An attacker can bypass the EAPOL handshake process by sending an invalid Msg4/4 message containing all-zero keys, effectively gaining access to the network without proper authentication. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, allowing attackers to potentially intercept sensitive information transmitted over the affected Wi-Fi network.

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Affected Products

  • iNet Wireless Daemon

Affected Vendors

  • Intel Corp.