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HTC Issuing Update to Fix Wi-Fi Security Bug

Feb 2, 2012, 8:17 AM by Eric M. Zeman

HTC is in the process of sending out software updates to some of its smartphones to address a security issue concerning the Wi-Fi radio. The problem revolves around applications with the "access_wifi_state" permission, and the ability to sniff out Wi-Fi passwords for networks to which the phone is connected. The affected handsets include the Desire HD, myTouch 4G, Desire S, Sensation, EVO 3D, Droid Incredible, and Thunderbolt. The update had already been distributed to some of the phones over the air, though HTC is working to make a manual update available to the last few. HTC suggests owners of the aforementioned phones check its support page the week of February 6 for more instructions.

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HTC Droid Incredible

3.7" display 480 x 800 pixels
Snapdragon S1 QSD8650 processor
1,300 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

HTC myTouch 4G

3.8" display 480 x 800 pixels
Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 processor
1,400 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

HTC ThunderBolt

4.3" display 480 x 800 pixels
Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 processor 0.75 GB RAM
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evrodude

Feb 2, 2012, 10:04 AM

Does this affect

rooted devices running MIUI or any other aftermarket custom ROMS?

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