CVE-2015-8041: Multiple integer overflows in the NDEF record parser in hostapd before 2.5 and wpa_supplicant before 2.5 al...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw can let a nearby or remote actor crash Wi-Fi authentication software when it parses malformed NFC provisioning records. The cited impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency is highest for devices still running hostapd or wpa_supplicant older than 2.5 with WPS or P2P NFC provisioning exposed. Exposure is likely limited to systems using affected hostapd or wpa_supplicant versions and processing WPS or P2P NFC NDEF records. General Wi-Fi clients and access points may not be exposed if those NFC provisioning paths are absent or disabled. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for older Wi-Fi infrastructure and embedded systems. It is not documented as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but unsupported pre-2.5 deployments should be retired or patched during normal security maintenance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade hostapd and wpa_supplicant to version 2.5 or later.; Apply relevant vendor security updates from Debian, openSUSE, or your platform vendor.; Check vendor guidance for disabling unused WPS or P2P NFC provisioning paths..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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