Group Temporal Key Reinstallation Vulnerability in Wi-Fi Protected Access
CVE-2017-13078

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wi-fi Alliance

Status
Wi-fi Protected Access (WPa And WPa2)
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-13078?

The WPA and WPA2 protocols allow for the reinstallation of the Group Temporal Key (GTK) during the four-way handshake process. This vulnerability enables an attacker within range to intercept and replay frames sent between access points and clients. As a result, sensitive data can be compromised, highlighting the importance of securing wireless connections and implementing appropriate defenses against replay attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) WPA

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) WPA2

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039581
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https://support.apple.com/HT208221
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101274
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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