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Unpatched Broadcom Wi-Fi Flaw Lets Attackers in Range Run Code as Root on Routers
A Broadcom WPS flaw lets nearby attackers run code as root on affected routers without a Wi-Fi password; no patch or CVE is available.
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A vulnerability in Broadcom’s Wi‑Fi setup software allows an attacker who is within radio range to execute code with root privileges on Broadcom‑based routers, without needing the network password or any pairing step. Security researcher Quentin Kaiser disclosed the flaw on October 16.
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