HTC releases hotfix for Bluetooth security flaw

HTC commenced to issue hotfixes referred to the HTC / Windows Mobile OBEX FTP Service Directory Traversal vulnerability.

All users of HTC products affected may download and install the hotfix to enhance the security mechanisms of the Bluetooth service in their HTC handsets:

• HTC TOUCH PRO™
• HTC TOUCH DIAMOND™
• HTC TOUCH DIAMOND™ 2
• HTC TOUCH HD™
• HTC TOUCH 3G™
• HTC TOUCH CRUISE™
• HTC TOUCH CRUISE™ (09)
• HTC ADVANTAGE™ X7510
• HTC P3400
• HTC S740

Hotfixes for different products are to be released. Wait for proper vendor response and get the latest security updates here.

After the install of the security patch, the OBEX FTP Service Directory Traversal flaw will be fixed.



Thanks to Niclas Nielsen for the early notification.

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