Bluetooth Remote Listening Vulnerability in Widcomm Software
CVE-2006-6898

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Broadcom
Status
Widcomm Bluetooth
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2006

What is CVE-2006-6898?

Prior versions of Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows, specifically those before 4.0.1.1500, are susceptible to a serious vulnerability that enables remote attackers to eavesdrop on conversations. This can occur through a technique known as the CarWhisperer attack, which allows unauthorized access to audio feeds, potentially compromising user privacy and security. Users of affected versions should upgrade to the latest software release to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

References

http://events.ccc.de/congress/2006-mediawiki//images/f/fb...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455889/100/0/threaded
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http://osvdb.org/37589
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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