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™
• HTC TOUCH™ DUAL
• HTC TOUCH™ CRUISE
• HTC TyTN II™
• HTC ADVANTAGE™ X7510
• HTC P6500
• HTC P3470
• HTC P3400
• HTC S710
• HTC S730
• HTC TOUCH™ PRO
• HTC TOUCH™ DIAMOND
• HTC TOUCH™ DIAMOND 2
• HTC TOUCH™ HD
• HTC TOUCH™ 3G
• HTC TOUCH™ VIVA
• HTC TOUCH™ CRUISE (09)
• HTC ADVANTAGE™ X7510
• HTC S740

For other devices not listed, you may find 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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