Broadcom chipset vulnerability disrupts wireless router networks

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A critical Wi-Fi vulnerability in a Broadcom chipset can cause network disruption and client disconnections on wireless routers. The flaw allows attackers to disconnect all 5 GHz clients with a single malformed frame, requiring a router restart to restore service. Ethernet and 2.4 GHz networks are unaffected. Broadcom has released a patched software version, and ASUS has issued updated firmware for affected devices. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.4.


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