Wi-Fi vulnerability discovered in some HTC Android smartphones, patch is on its way
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It has been discovered that a Wi-Fi security hole is present on a number of HTC Android smartphones. The flaw could potentially allow for software with basic Wi-Fi permissions to acquire the user's SSID, as well as their access credentials. In combination with access to the internet, the harvested information can then be sent to a remote server without the user's consent.
HTC has already found a solution to the issue and will be sending a software fix to the affected devices in the near future. Some smartphones have even received it already. However, while most of the vulnerable smartphones should get the patch over-the-air, others will require a manual update. Here is a list of all HTC handsets that reportedly have the vulnerability:
- Desire HD (both "ace" and "spade" board revisions) - Versions FRG83D, GRI40
- Glacier - Version FRG83
- Droid Incredible - Version FRF91
- Thunderbolt - Version FRG83D
- Sensation Z710e - Version GRI40
- Sensation 4G - Version GRI40
- Desire S - Version GRI40
- EVO 3D - Version GRI40
- EVO 4G - Version GRI40
Additionally, these devices have been reported as not affected:
If your smartphone is in the list, keep an eye out for an update coming your way, and if you have received it already, feel free to drop us a line below and let us know.
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4 Comments
1. arcq12 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 08:19 0 0
I have the DHD but I'm on a custom ROM, so I guess I'm all good..
2. TechDroid posted on 02 Feb 2012, 10:22 0 0
Me too, I guess this won't affect us, and that's fine by me :)
4. JGuinan007 posted on 02 Feb 2012, 19:48 0 0
What about Inspire 4g? It's just like the Desire HD?
