Title :
Security weakness in a dynamic program update protocol for wireless sensor networks
Author :
Zeng, Peng ; Cao, Zhenfu ; Choo, Kim-Kwang Raymond ; Wang, Shengbao
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Eng., Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ., Shanghai
fDate :
6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In 2008, Das and Joshi proposed a new dynamic program update protocol for wireless sensor networks using the orthogonality principle. We identify an inherent flaw in their design and demonstrate that the Das-Joshi scheme is vulnerable to an impersonation attack, in violation of their security claim. We then present a modified scheme to eliminate the security vulnerability.
Keywords :
protocols; telecommunication security; wireless sensor networks; Das-Joshi protocol; dynamic program update protocol; impersonation attack; orthogonality principle; security weakness; wireless sensor networks; Access protocols; Application software; Australia; Base stations; Communication system security; Computer science; Digital signatures; National security; Wireless application protocol; Wireless sensor networks; Wireless sensor networks, dynamic program update, security, orthogonality principle;
Journal_Title :
Communications Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LCOMM.2009.082215
