WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability

BID:13135

Info

WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 13135
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 12 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 12 2005 12:00AM
Credit: Kevin Finisterre disclosed this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software 1.4.2
WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software 1.4.1 .03
+ HP IPAQ 2215
+ HP IPAQ 5450
Not Vulnerable: WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software 4.0.1 .700
WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software 3.0.1 .905

Discussion

WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability

The WIDCOMM Bluetooth communications software is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input data prior to utilizing it.

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain access to potentially sensitive files, as well as corrupt or destroy data. Other attacks may also be possible.

WIDCOMM BTStackServer for Microsoft Windows version 1.4.2 is reported to be affected by this vulnerability. Other versions are also likely affected.

Exploit / POC

WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Solution:
Reportedly, this vulnerability is not present in versions 4.0.1.700 and 3.0.1.905 of the Bluetooth communications software. This has not been confirmed by Symantec. No vendor confirmation of this issue, or the fix, is known at this time.

References

WIDCOMM Bluetooth Communication Software Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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