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AirDrop and Quick Share Flaws Let Nearby Attackers Trigger Crashes and Bypass Checks
Researchers discovered six security vulnerabilities in Apple's AirDrop and Google's Quick Share features that allow nearby attackers to crash the sharing services and bypass security checks without any interaction from the target user. An attacker within wireless range can exploit these flaws on Mac, iPhone, and devices running Quick Share simply by having basic equipment like a laptop, with no prior connection or authentication required.
Why it matters: These vulnerabilities affect default configurations and require no user interaction, making them practical for nearby attackers to disrupt service or potentially escalate attacks; patching should be prioritized if vendors release fixes.
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vulnerabilities
AirDrop and Quick Share Flaws Let Nearby Attackers Trigger Crashes and Bypass Checks
Researchers discovered six security vulnerabilities in Apple's AirDrop and Google's Quick Share features that allow nearby attackers to crash the sharing services and bypass security checks without any interaction from the target user. An attacker within wireless range can exploit these flaws on Mac, iPhone, and devices running Quick Share simply by having basic equipment like a laptop, with no prior connection or authentication required.
Why it matters: These vulnerabilities affect default configurations and require no user interaction, making them practical for nearby attackers to disrupt service or potentially escalate attacks; patching should be prioritized if vendors release fixes.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker