CVE-2005-4417

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.4 v2.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 4.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2005-12-20 · updated 2026-06-16

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.

Affected products

Anycom Blue Usb-130-250 Software: 4.0.1.1500
Belkin Bluetooth Software: 1.4.2_build_10
Widcomm Bluetooth For Windows: 4.0.1.1500

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419642/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419642/100/0/threaded

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