# CVE-2018-14526: hostapd: An issue was discovered in rsn_supp/wpa.c in wpa_supplicant 2.0 through 2.6

CVE-2018-14526 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by hostapd 2:2.6-15ubuntu2.1, released August 7, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-14526
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0148
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 7, 2018

## Description

An issue was discovered in rsn_supp/wpa.c in wpa_supplicant 2.0 through 2.6. Under certain conditions, the integrity of EAPOL-Key messages is not checked, leading to a decryption oracle. An attacker within range of the Access Point and client can abuse the vulnerability to recover sensitive information.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | hostapd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:2.6-15ubuntu2.1 | [hostapd 2:2.6-15ubuntu2.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-hostapd-2-2.6-15ubuntu2.1.md) | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Linux | wpagui Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:2.6-15ubuntu2.1 | [wpagui 2:2.6-15ubuntu2.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-wpagui-2-2.6-15ubuntu2.1.md) | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Linux | wpasupplicant Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2:2.6-15ubuntu2.1 | [wpasupplicant 2:2.6-15ubuntu2.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-wpasupplicant-2-2.6-15ubuntu2.1.md) | Aug 7, 2018 |

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