KRACK - when will my router firmware be fixed?

[pmf]

Eversince the KRACK issue with wifi was discovered I have stopped using my wifi and having to use my mobile data instead. What I want to know is how long before my router firmware is updated to fix this issue?

[Alex]

@pmf The chances of this issue affecting you are very slim. Please see our statement below regarding this issue:

'Vodafone is aware of a vulnerability affecting the Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) protocol. This is an industry issue and we are in close contact with our partners and suppliers who are working to minimise the risk to users. We have no indication that our customers have been affected by this vulnerability.'

[pmf]

This seems an unbelievably laid back approach to an extremely serious issue for all your users! And you did not answer my question! So, I ask again, when will Huawei be rolling out a firmware fix?

[ping-oooooo]

as much as it pains me to be seen on the side of vodafone how exactly do you propose that an industry standard be patched by a single provider to work with all devices in current circulation that are compatable with the WPA 2 protocol

what your asking is the equivalent of wanting cateram to fix all the potholes in the world so that you will never have to be wary of them whilst you drive

[pmf]

If you follow this link you will see many providers have already fixed it:

https://www.windowscentral.com/vendors-who-have-patched-krack-wpa2-wi-fi-vulnerability

[ping-oooooo]

the patch corrects a handshake issue which is still a low vulnerability issue as someone would still need to sit within range of your router turn the transmit power down on your router so that it does not extend beyond the walls of your property

it does not fix the inherant vulnerability in wifi useage in general in that it is a signal that can be recieved and manipulated and in saying that so can your cellular data as well

https://arstechnica.co.uk/information-technology/2015/10/low-cost-imsi-catcher-for-4glte-networks-tr...

https://www.xda-developers.com/4g-lte-vulnerability-enables-eavesdropping-on-conversations-and-all-d...

[ping-oooooo]

any wireless systems are suseptable to interception and dercryption WPA2 has been hackable for years along with it's previous incarnation and WEP before that until a new encryption method is ratified by the industry there is nothing to be done

but i think the video below is relevant to you in this case

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urglg3WimHA