# CVE-2016-4476: hostapd: hostapd 0.6.7 through 2.5 and wpa_supplicant 0.6.7 through 2.5 do not reject \n and \r characters in passphrase param...

CVE-2016-4476 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by hostapd 1:2.4-0ubuntu10, released October 15, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-4476
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0286
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 8, 2016

## Description

hostapd 0.6.7 through 2.5 and wpa_supplicant 0.6.7 through 2.5 do not reject \n and \r characters in passphrase parameters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a crafted WPS operation.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | hostapd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:2.4-0ubuntu10 | [hostapd 1:2.4-0ubuntu10](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-hostapd-1-2.4-0ubuntu10.md) | Oct 15, 2017 |
| Linux | wpagui Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4-0ubuntu10 | [wpagui 2.4-0ubuntu10](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-wpagui-2.4-0ubuntu10.md) | Oct 15, 2017 |
| Linux | wpasupplicant Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4-0ubuntu10 | [wpasupplicant 2.4-0ubuntu10](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-wpasupplicant-2.4-0ubuntu10.md) | Oct 15, 2017 |

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