CVE-2005-2343
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Handheld web browser for BlackBerry Handheld before 4.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a Java Application Description (JAD) file with a long application name and vendor string, which prevents a browser dialog from being properly dismissed.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry Desktop Software | =4.0 | |
| BlackBerry Device Software | =4.0 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7230_3.8 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7780 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7750 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7105t | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7100t | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7290 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7100i | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =8700c | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7100v | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7100r | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7230_4.0 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7100x | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7230_3.7.1_.41 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7250 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =8700f | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7730 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7100g | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7280 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =8700r | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7520 | |
| RIM Blackberry 7270 | =7130e |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2343?
The severity of CVE-2005-2343 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2343?
To fix CVE-2005-2343, upgrade to BlackBerry Handheld software version 4.0.2 or later.
What causes the CVE-2005-2343 vulnerability?
CVE-2005-2343 is caused by a long application name and vendor string in a Java Application Description (JAD) file.
Which BlackBerry devices are affected by CVE-2005-2343?
CVE-2005-2343 affects various BlackBerry handheld devices running versions prior to 4.0.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-2343 on users?
The impact of CVE-2005-2343 on users is that it can cause their devices to hang, resulting in denial of service.
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