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Oct 21, 2019 · Information Security

Can Nearby Wi‑Fi Devices Exploit a Linux Realtek Driver Flaw?

A recently disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability (CVE‑2019‑17666) in the Realtek RTLWIFI driver allows remote code execution via specially crafted Wi‑Fi Direct frames, affecting devices with Realtek chips and requiring no user interaction, with a fix pending kernel integration.