CVE-2008-4295: Input Validation

Published Sep 27, 2008
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 on HTC Wiza 200 and HTC MDA 8125 devices does not properly handle the first attempt to establish a Bluetooth connection to a peer with a long name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by configuring a Bluetooth device with a long hci name and (1) connecting directly to the Windows Mobile system or (2) waiting for the Windows Mobile system to scan for nearby devices.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Windows Mobile=6.0
HTC MDA=8125
HTC Wiza=200

Event History

Sep 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
10:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4295?

CVE-2008-4295 has a medium severity level as it can cause a device reboot due to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4295?

To fix CVE-2008-4295, update the affected devices to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-4295?

CVE-2008-4295 affects Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 specifically on HTC Wiza 200 and HTC MDA 8125 devices.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4295?

CVE-2008-4295 is a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited via Bluetooth connections.

5

Can CVE-2008-4295 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4295 can be exploited remotely by attackers establishing a Bluetooth connection with a specially configured device.

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