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BlueZ HID Insecure Device Connection Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23747
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Release Date:
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2007-01-16
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Popularity:
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6,666 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | BlueZ 2.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-6899
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Description:
Collin Mulliner has reported a vulnerability in BlueZ, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to the HID host accepting device connections without authentication. This can be exploited to insert a new device (e.g. keyboard, mouse) and take control of the affected system.
Solution:
Update to version 2.25 or later.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Collin Mulliner
Original Advisory:
http://mulliner.org/bluetooth/hidattack.php
Other References:
http://events.ccc.de/congress/2006-me...ages/f/fb/23c3_Bluetooh_revisited.pdf
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