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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3738-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                           Chris Lamb
February 22, 2024                             https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : iwd
Version        : 0.14-2+deb10u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-52161
Debian Bug     : 1064062

It was discovered that there was an authentication bypass issue in
iwd, the Intel Wireless Daemon. Adversaries could have gained
unauthorised access to a protected 'home' (ie. non-WPA2-Enterprise)
WiFi network.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
0.14-2+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your iwd packages.

For the detailed security status of iwd please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/iwd

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-3738-1: iwd security update

February 22, 2024
It was discovered that there was an authentication bypass issue in iwd, the Intel Wireless Daemon

Summary

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
0.14-2+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your iwd packages.

For the detailed security status of iwd please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/iwd

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



Severity
Package : iwd
Version : 0.14-2+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-52161
Debian Bug : 1064062

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