FYI...

- http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityfix...idely_depl.html
October 17, 2006
"Security flaws present in the software components that power wireless communications over Bluetooth on a number of popular laptop models could let attackers compromise vulnerable machines. Bluetooth is a communications technology that allows electronic devices to exchange information wirelessly over short distances (the theoretical range is between 10 to 100 meters, depending on the class of the devices used). The problem stems from Bluetooth device drivers made by Toshiba Corp., drivers that are present not only in many Toshiba notebooks but also in a number of machines made by Dell Computer... advisory from Atlanta-based SecureWorks: http://www.secureworks.com/press/20061011-dell.html ..."

(Use -both- URL's above for more detail.)

- http://secunia.com/advisories/22402/
Release Date: 2006-10-17
Critical: Moderately critical
Impact: DoS, System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch
Software: Toshiba Bluetooth Stack 3.x, Toshiba Bluetooth Stack 4.x ...

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This post has been edited by AplusWebMaster: Oct 17 2006, 03:30 PM