Microsoft Windows Bluetooth Vulnerability( 11 June 2008 )
Last Update Date:
28 Jan 2011
Release Date:
11 Jun 2008
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RISK: Medium Risk
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Bluetooth stack in Microsoft Windows because the Bluetooth stack does not correctly handle a large number of service description requests. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to run code with elevated privileges. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete date; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
Download locations for this patch
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1
- Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
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