[Full-Disclosure] Re: Serious flaws in bluetooth security lead to disclosure of personal data
Andreas Steinmetz
ast at domdv.de
Thu Nov 13 23:31:51 GMT 2003
Pentest Security Advisories wrote:
>
> Fixes.
> ======
>
> 1) Only enable Bluetooth when absolutely necessary.
>
> 2) Place the device in non-discoverable mode. While this does not correct
> the fault, it is harder to find the target device. There can be problems
> with this, some Nokia devices fail will to connect properly when hidden.
>
Hint: After powering on or enabling bluetooth on the 6310i put the phone
in discoverable mode, connect the required devices and after that put
the phone in non-discoverable mode. At least the HDW-2 heatset will then
be able to connect while the 6310i is in non-discoverable mode.
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Andreas Steinmetz
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