WPA Enterprise and 802.1x Vulnerability in NetworkManager by Red Hat
CVE-2009-4144

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnome
Status
Networkmanager
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 December 2009

Summary

NetworkManager version 0.7.2 fails to validate the presence of the configured Certification Authority (CA) certificate during connection attempts for WPA Enterprise or 802.1x networks. This oversight could enable remote attackers to spoof wireless network identities, leading to potential exposure of sensitive information or disruption of connectivity.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37580
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/16/3
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=560067
x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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