Patched MS Bluetooth Flaw Exposes Even Disconnected PCs

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday July 12, 2011 @09:11PM from the you-are-the-one-neo dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Among the 22 security holes Microsoft issued updates to fix yesterday is a critical kernel-level Bluetooth flaw that could let nearby attackers break into vulnerable systems even when the targeted computer is not connected to a network. An attacker could use the bug to gain access to any unpatched, Bluetooth-enabled Windows Vista or Win7 computer within 100 meters (or much further with specialized tools), all before the target system even gets an alert that another computer is requesting a Bluetooth connection."

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Confusing by Haedrian · 2011-07-12 21:28 · Score: 4, Insightful

"even when the targeted computer is not connected to a network."
"target would merely need to have Bluetooth turned on."
Meh, not as scary as I thought. You shouldn't be running around with bluetooth on anyway. Also, if you're using a 'hidden' connection there's no real way for an attacker to find you is there?
So basically computers at risk are those who always leave bluetooth on and shown to everyone. Which unless you're trying to connect to a new device should be NEVER.