Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects the ALFA Windows 10 driver 6.1316.1209 for the AWUS036H Wi-Fi adapter. On WPA or WPA2 networks that still support TKIP, nearby attackers may inject traffic and possibly decrypt packets. The practical risk is highest where legacy TKIP remains enabled. Exposure is likely limited to Windows 10 systems using ALFA AWUS036H driver 6.1316.1209 and networks permitting TKIP. Organizations that have fully disabled TKIP and require AES/CCMP are less exposed to this specific issue. Treat this as a legacy wireless risk, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize environments that still allow TKIP or use the affected adapter. The main business decision is whether any legacy wireless compatibility justifies keeping TKIP enabled. Mitigation focus: Inventory ALFA AWUS036H use and driver version 6.1316.1209.; Disable TKIP on wireless networks wherever operationally possible.; Require WPA2/WPA3 with AES/CCMP instead of TKIP..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20210511 Multiple Vulnerabilities in Frame Aggregation and Fragmentation Implementations of 802.11 Specification Affecting Cisco Products: May 2021CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
- https://www.fragattacks.com/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/vanhoefm/fragattacks/blob/master/SUMMARY.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-913875.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/12602-security-advisory-63CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-913875.htmlCVE reference
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-019200.htmlCVE reference
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