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CVE-2006-6899: hidd in BlueZ (bluez-utils) before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain control of the (1) Mouse and (2)...

hidd in BlueZ (bluez-utils) before 2.25 allows remote attackers to obtain control of the (1) Mouse and (2) Keyboard Human Interface Device (HID) via a certain configuration of two HID (PSM) endpoints, operating as a server, aka HidAttack.

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This old BlueZ hidd flaw could let a nearby Bluetooth attacker take over keyboard or mouse input on affected Linux systems. That can translate into unauthorized actions on the user’s session. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or confirm active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux systems using BlueZ/bluez-utils before 2.25 with Bluetooth HID services enabled. Modern managed endpoints are less likely affected, but embedded or rarely updated Linux devices should be verified. Prioritize verification where legacy Linux systems can use Bluetooth near untrusted people. The impact is serious input control, but urgency depends on whether old BlueZ packages remain deployed. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor BlueZ or bluez-utils updates from the affected Linux distribution.; Ensure BlueZ bluez-utils is not older than version 2.25.; Disable unnecessary Bluetooth HID services on legacy systems..

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