---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you need accurate and reliable IDS / IPS / AV detection rules? Get in-depth vulnerability details: http://secunia.com/binary_analysis/sample_analysis/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Microsoft Windows Mobile Bluetooth Device Name Denial of Service SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA32066 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/32066/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: DoS WHERE: >From remote OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.x http://secunia.com/advisories/product/14717/ DESCRIPTION: Julien Bedard has reported a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Mobile, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the handling of advertised Bluetooth device names. This can be exploited to trigger a device reboot by setting up a Bluetooth device with an overly long name, in the range of the vulnerable device. SOLUTION: Disable Bluetooth support. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Julien Bedard ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://milw0rm.com/exploits/6582 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------