WVE ID: WVE-2007-0020
Type: Exploit
Status: Candidate
Classification:
Cryptographic
Denial of Service
Hijacking
Information Disclosure
Description:
Backtrack is a live Linux distribution designed to be run from a CD, DVD or USB drive. Backtrack includes multiple wireless exploit tools, configured to simplify the process of exploiting wireless networks.
Discussion:
Backtrack is positioned as a live Linux distribution designed for penetration testing. With a strong focus on wireless exploits, Backtrack simplifies the process of using many Linux tools designed for exploiting wireless networks by customizing wireless drivers and supplying an easy-to-use interface.
Credits
Author:
Mati
Aharoni
: http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack_devlog.html
References
URL:
http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack.html
URL:
http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack_download.html
Released: 2007-11-19
Submitter
Jose
(jcabezuelo@gmai.com)
: None
Submitted: Mon Nov 19 17:28:52 -0800 2007
Candidate Date: Fri Mar 21 06:11:34 -0700 2008

