Wireless Security, Intel Centrino Wireless Vulnerability
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Wireless Security, Intel Centrino Wireless Vulnerability
| Denman |
Aug 14 2006, 06:42 PM
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Intel has issued patches for three vulnerabilities for its wireless hardware and software. Two problems affect certain versions of its Pro/Wireless Network Connection Hardware, part of its Centrino mobile platform, Intel said. The vulnerabilities lie in drivers from Microsoft, Intel said.
The flaws could allow an attacker near a Wi-Fi station to run unauthorized code on a victim's machine or gain kernel-level privileges. A third vulnerability affects Intel's Proset/Wireless Software. It could lead to a hacker obtaining authentication credentials, Intel said. First you need to verify the hardware to see if you are affected. http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/...b/cs-005905.htm Then you need to download the latest drivers to correct the issue. http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/...b/cs-010623.htm -------------------- Dennis
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