CVE-2015-0884:Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Toshiba Bluetooth Stack for Windows before 9.10.32(T) and Service Station before 2.2.14

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The vulnerability in Toshiba Bluetooth Stack for Windows and Service Station allows local users to gain privileges by exploiting an unquoted Windows search path vulnerability. This can be achieved by using a Trojan horse application with a name composed of an initial substring of a path that contains a space character.

Overview

This vulnerability affects Toshiba Bluetooth Stack for Windows versions before 9.10.32(T) and Service Station versions before 2.2.14. It was first made public on February 26, 2015. The vulnerability allows local users to escalate their privileges by manipulating the Windows search path.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users should update their Toshiba Bluetooth Stack for Windows to version 9.10.32(T) or later, and Service Station to version 2.2.14 or later. By applying these updates, the unquoted Windows search path vulnerability can be mitigated, preventing local users from gaining unauthorized privileges.

References

  1. Toshiba Support: Link
  2. SecurityTracker: Link
  3. CERT Vulnerability Note VU#632140: Link
  4. JVN: Link

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  3. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  4. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  5. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  6. Construction
    Construction
  7. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  8. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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