CVE-2006-6898
First published: Sun Dec 31 2006(Updated: )
Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) before 4.0.1.1500 allows remote attackers to listen to and record conversations, aka the CarWhisperer attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Widcomm Bluetooth Software | =4.0.1.1500 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6898?
CVE-2006-6898 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized remote eavesdropping.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6898?
To fix CVE-2006-6898, update the WIDCOMM Bluetooth software to version 4.0.1.1500 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6898?
CVE-2006-6898 affects users of WIDCOMM Bluetooth software versions prior to 4.0.1.1500 on Windows systems.
What type of attack is described by CVE-2006-6898?
CVE-2006-6898 describes the CarWhisperer attack, which allows attackers to listen to and record conversations.
What are the implications of CVE-2006-6898?
The implications of CVE-2006-6898 include potential privacy violations and unauthorized access to sensitive audio data.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/broadcom
- canonical/widcomm bluetooth software
- version/widcomm bluetooth software/4.0.1.1500