Toshiba's Bluetooth Stack contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to the target computers's file system, using 'OBEX Push' calls. The issue is due to the stack not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via a client software.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Technical
For the attack to work, a user on the target computer has to actively accept the file transfer. In addition, that user needs write access to the target location on the file system. Note that the download location specified by the targeted user is superseded by the target path crafted by the attacker.
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.
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