Securing OLSR using node locations

Daniele Raffo, Cédric Adjih, Thomas Clausen, Paul Mühlethaler

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Abstract

In this paper we examine security issues related to the Optimized Link State Routing protocol, a proactive routing protocol for MANETs. We enumerate a number of possible attacks against the integrity of the OLSR routing infrastructure, and present a technique for securing the network. In particular, we concentrate on the remaining attacks when a mechanism of digitally signed routing messages is deployed and an attacker may have taken control over trusted nodes. Our solution is based on inclusion of the geographical position of the sending node in control messages, and on evaluation of verisimilitude of links; this is accomplished using a GPS device and a directional antenna embedded in each node.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication11th European Wireless Conference 2005 - Next Generation Wireless and Mobile Communications and Services, European Wireless 2005
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9783800728862
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event11th European Wireless Conference on Next Generation Wireless and Mobile Communications and Services, European Wireless 2005 - Nicosia, Cyprus
Duration: 10 Apr 200513 Apr 2005

Publication series

Name11th European Wireless Conference 2005 - Next Generation Wireless and Mobile Communications and Services, European Wireless 2005

Conference

Conference11th European Wireless Conference on Next Generation Wireless and Mobile Communications and Services, European Wireless 2005
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityNicosia
Period10/04/0513/04/05

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