Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Mobile | 6.0 |
| Htc | Mda | 8125 |
| Htc | Wiza | 200 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32066
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31420
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45463
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6582
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32066
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31420
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45463
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6582
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4295?
CVE-2008-4295 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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 att...
How severe is CVE-2008-4295?
CVE-2008-4295 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4295?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Htc Mda, Htc Wiza.