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Wi-Fi vulnerability discovered in some HTC Android smartphones, patch is on its way

By Nick Todorov

Published: Feb 02, 2012, 7:53 AM

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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.

source: HTC, US-CERT via Gizmodo

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