CVE-2005-2343: Low severity RIM BlackBerry Desktop Manager vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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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.

Affected Software

23 affected components
RIM BlackBerry Desktop Manager=4.0
RIM BlackBerry Device Software=4.0
RIM Blackberry=7230_3.8
RIM Blackberry=7780
RIM Blackberry=7750
RIM Blackberry=7105t
RIM Blackberry=7100t
RIM Blackberry=7290
RIM Blackberry=7100i
RIM Blackberry=8700c
RIM Blackberry=7100v
RIM Blackberry=7100r
RIM Blackberry=7230_4.0
RIM Blackberry=7100x
RIM Blackberry=7230_3.7.1_.41
RIM Blackberry=7250
RIM Blackberry=8700f
RIM Blackberry=7730
RIM Blackberry=7100g
RIM Blackberry=7280
RIM Blackberry=8700r
RIM Blackberry=7520
RIM Blackberry=7130e

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 2, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2343?

The severity of CVE-2005-2343 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2343?

To fix CVE-2005-2343, upgrade to BlackBerry Handheld software version 4.0.2 or later.

3

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.

4

Which BlackBerry devices are affected by CVE-2005-2343?

CVE-2005-2343 affects various BlackBerry handheld devices running versions prior to 4.0.2.

5

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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