All Wireless Communication Stacks Are Equally Broken

Explore the vulnerabilities in wireless communication technologies like LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC in this 38-minute conference talk from the 36th Chaos Communication Congress. Delve into the complexities of wireless specifications and standards, and understand how attackers can exploit the large attack surface they present. Learn about the risks associated with wireless chip firmware, parsing errors leading to code execution, and the challenges of patching proprietary firmware. Discover a new tool for full-stack Bluetooth fuzzing through real-time firmware emulation. Examine the potential for exploitation to escalate from wireless chips to operating system drivers and even to other chips. Gain insights into responsible disclosure experiences and the importance of addressing these security issues that affect all modern device users.

36C3 - All wireless communication stacks are equally broken