Vulnerability identifier: #VU59838

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23304

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
hostapd
Server applications / Remote access servers, VPN
wpa_supplicant
Server applications / Encryption software

Vendor: Jouni Malinen

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the implementations of EAP-PWD are vulnerable to side-channel attacks as a result of cache access patterns. A remote attacker with ability to install and execute applications can crack weak passwords when memory access patterns are visible in a shared cache.

Note, this vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU23960 (CVE-2019-9495).

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

hostapd: 2.0 - 2.9

wpa_supplicant: 2.0 - 2.9

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External links
http://w1.fi/security/2022-1/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.