CVE-2005-4417 Misconfiguration in n/a
Remote attackers can eavesdrop via microphone or send audio due to null authentication in default Bluetooth configurations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4417?
CVE-2005-4417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4417?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Anycom Blue Usb-130-250 Software, Belkin Bluetooth Software, Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4417?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-4417 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4417 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h84p-p4v5-gw25.