Flaw in Realtek SDK for wireless chipsets exposes routers to hacking
The software that controls wireless networking chipsets made by Realtek Semiconductor contains a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to compromise home routers.
The flaw exists in a firmware component called miniigd that’s present in router models based on Realtek chipsets.
A search on WikiDevi, an online database of computer hardware, revealed over 350 wireless networking devices with RTL81xxx chipsets.
If you happen to own a vulnerable router (as found on the above list), your best hope right now is to check the support page and make sure a firmware update isn't already available; if it isn't, contact the vendor itself and inquire about when one will become available.
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WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso
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Thanks for the heads-up, thank goodness all my routers are Atheros and Broadcom
Flaw In Realtek SDK Exposes Routers To Hacking
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by WhatsThePoint, Apr 30, 2015.