CVE-2019-3944 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

The Parrot ANAFI drone is vulnerable to a Wi-Fi deauthentication attack, allowing unauthorized individuals to disconnect the drone from its controller mid-flight without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2019-3944

This CVE identifies a Denial of Service vulnerability affecting the Parrot ANAFI drone.

What is CVE-2019-3944?

The vulnerability in Parrot ANAFI enables a Wi-Fi deauthentication attack, permitting remote disconnection of the drone from its controller during flight without requiring authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3944

Unauthorized individuals can disrupt drone operations mid-flight.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3944

The technical aspects of this CVE are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

Parrot ANAFI is susceptible to a Wi-Fi deauthentication attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Parrot ANAFI
Versions Affected: Parrot ANAFI Firmware versions prior to 1.5.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to disconnect the drone from its controller remotely.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent this vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Parrot ANAFI firmware to version 1.5.0 or later.
Avoid connecting the drone to unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software of the drone.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms for drone control.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Parrot to address this vulnerability.