34646 : MadWifi ieee80211_output.c Cleartext Information Disclosure
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Disclosure

Mar 19, 2007

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Description

(Description Provided by CVE) : ieee80211_output.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3 sends unencrypted packets before WPA authentication succeeds, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (related to network structure), and possibly cause a denial of sevice (disrupted authentication) and conduct spoofing attacks.

Classification

Attack Type: Cryptographic, Information Disclosure

Solution

Upgrade to version 0.9.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Madwifi
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Driver
Watch-list
0.9.2.1

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