First published: Wed Jul 13 2011(Updated: )
The Bluetooth Stack 2.1 in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not prevent access to objects in memory that (1) were not properly initialized or (2) have been deleted, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Bluetooth packets, aka "Bluetooth Stack Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Bluetooth Bluetooth Stack | =2.1 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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The severity of CVE-2011-1265 is rated as critical, given its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-1265, you should apply the latest security updates and patches from Microsoft.
CVE-2011-1265 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP2, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1.
Yes, CVE-2011-1265 can be exploited through crafted Bluetooth packets sent to vulnerable devices.
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-1265 include remote code execution, allowing attackers to compromise the affected system.