REDHAT-BUG-1737663: Medium severity freeradius vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2019
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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:

https://wpa3.mathyvanhoef.com/#new

Affected Software

1 affected component
FreeRADIUS freeradius

Event History

Aug 6, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1737663?

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

5

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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