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BackTrack

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


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