CVE-2006-6897: Medium severity Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2006
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) 3.0.1.905 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized file operations via a .. (dot dot) in an unspecified parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows=3.0.1.905
Event History
Dec 31, 2006
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6897?
CVE-2006-6897 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized remote file operations.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-6897?
To fix CVE-2006-6897, upgrade to a patched version of Widcomm Bluetooth that addresses the directory traversal issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6897?
The vulnerability affects users of Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows version 3.0.1.905.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6897?
CVE-2006-6897 is a directory traversal vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2006-6897 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6897 can be exploited remotely by attackers to perform unauthorized file operations.