A new Covert channel in WIFI networks

L. Frikha, Z. Trabelsi

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Abstract

Covert channels are not a new topic. However they remain an interesting research area. The most proposed techniques are located in the upper layers of the OSI model. In this paper, we present a new covert channel in the data link layer dedicated to wireless local area networks. It uses either sequence control or initial vector fields or both of them depending on the configuration of the network. We present also some measurements to protect the proposed channel against steganalysis and sniffing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 2008 3rd International Conference on Risks and Security of Internet and Systems, CRiSIS 2008
Pages255-260
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 3rd International Conference on Risks and Security of Internet and Systems, CRiSIS 2008 - Tozeur, Tunisia
Duration: Oct 28 2008Oct 30 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings 2008 3rd International Conference on Risks and Security of Internet and Systems, CRiSIS 2008

Other

Other2008 3rd International Conference on Risks and Security of Internet and Systems, CRiSIS 2008
Country/TerritoryTunisia
CityTozeur
Period10/28/0810/30/08

Keywords

  • Covert channel
  • Ieee 802.11 mac frame
  • Initial vector
  • Sequence control field
  • Wireless local area networks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Communication

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