SB2023090708 - Wi-Fi encryption bypass in FreeBSD
Published: September 7, 2023 Updated: February 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023090708
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-47522)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Wi-Fi devices manage transmit queues. A remote attacker can force the device to send traffic unencrypted by manipulating the transmit queues.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.