RE: Nokia 3560 Remote DOS

["Mark Laurence" <m.laurence () groveindependentschool co uk>]

 http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=2795&cid=1

Similar vuln on the 6210 was discovered a while back

> -----Original Message-----
> From: full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com 
> [mailto:full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com] On Behalf Of 
> Milan 't4c' Berger
> Sent: 08 July 2004 10:26
> To: full-disclosure () lists netsys com
> Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] Nokia 3560 Remote DOS
>
> You can get updates for money.
> Here in germany you pay about 20 Euro for updating firmware, 
> but like old bugs told us, Nokia doesn't really care about 
> there mistakes.
>
>
> Regards,
>      Milan
>
>
> Kane Lightowler wrote:
> > Even if Nokia does find this out first there is not to much 
> they can do.
> > They can create a fix for a new firmware edition that will 
> ship in new models but most models that are out in the public 
> already will never get a firmware update.
> > Regards,
> > Kane
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com
> > > [mailto:full-disclosure-admin () lists netsys com]On Behalf Of
> > > marklist () comcast net
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 1:43 PM
> > > To: full-disclosure () lists netsys com
> > > Subject: [Full-disclosure] Nokia 3560 Remote DOS
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello list,
> > >
> > >    I have found a vulnerability with Nokia's 3560 cellular 
> > > phone, in which anyone may remotely crash the phone's OS, 
> > > requiring the user to disconnect the battery to restore 
> > > normal functionality.  The attack only requires sending the 
> > > person a specially crafted text message.  This can be done 
> > > very easily via e-mail or from any capable cell phone.  
> > >
> > > I have only tested this on the 3560, but other models may be 
> > > vulnerable as well.  
> > >
> > > During the attack, the phone does not emit a "new message" 
> > > tone, and the message does not get stored in phone after 
> > > rebooting.  Victims have no way of knowing that they have 
> > > been attacked.
> > >
> > > I know this is FD and all, but due to the seriousness of this 
> > > attack, I would like to notify Nokia before posting full details. 
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of a security contact at Nokia?
> > >
> > > -Mark
>
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> Milan 't4c' Berger
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