Widcomm Bluetooth up to 4.0.1.1500 on Windows Default Configuration

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Widcomm Bluetooth up to 4.0.1.1500 on Windows. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Default Configuration. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2005-4417. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Widcomm Bluetooth up to 4.0.1.1500 on Windows. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Default Configuration. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) 4.0.1.1500 and earlier, as installed on Belkin Bluetooth Software 1.4.2 Build 10 and ANYCOM Blue USB-130-250 Software 4.0.1.1500, and possibly other devices, sets null Authentication and Authorization values, which allows remote attackers to send arbitrary audio and possibly eavesdrop using the microphone via the Hands Free Audio Gateway and Headset profile.

The weakness was presented 12/16/2005 as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4417 since 12/20/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed by Kevin Finisterre and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (1357) and OSVDB (22800†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Kevin Finisterre
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/04/2005 🔍
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12/16/2005 +12 days 🔍
12/20/2005 +3 days 🔍
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01/31/2006 +42 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3326 days 🔍
06/07/2019 +1548 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-4417 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4417
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27658
OSVDB: 22800 - WIDCOMM Bluetooth Null Authentication/Authorization Remote Audio Manipulation

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 06/07/2019 14:15
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (50), 06/07/2019 14:15 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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