SB2017091230 - Microsoft Bluetooth Driver Spoofing Vulnerability



SB2017091230 - Microsoft Bluetooth Driver Spoofing Vulnerability

Published: September 12, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017091230
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Spoofing (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8628)

A remote attacker can perform spoofing attack.

A spoofing vulnerability exists in Microsoft's implementation of the Bluetooth stack. An attacker can perform a MitM (Man-in-the-Middle) attack and force a user's computer to unknowingly route traffic through the attacker's computer. The attacker can then monitor and read the traffic before sending it on to the intended recipient.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.