How severe is CVE-2008-4295?

CVE-2008-4295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4295?

CVE-2008-4295 affects Microsoft Windows Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4295?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4295 published?

CVE-2008-4295 was published on 2008-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4295

CVE-2008-4295 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Mobile with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Mobile
Published: 2008-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 on HTC Wiza 200 and HTC MDA 8125 devices does not properly handle the first attempt to establish a Bluetooth connection to a peer with a long name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by configuring a Bluetooth device with a long hci name and (1) connecting directly to the Windows Mobile system or (2) waiting for the Windows Mobile system to scan for nearby devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4295?: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 on HTC Wiza 200 and HTC MDA 8125 devices does not properly handle the first attempt to establish a Bluetooth connection to a peer with a long name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by configuring a Bluetooth device with a long hci name and (1) connecting directly to the Windows Mobile system or (2) waiting for the Windows Mobile system to scan for nearby devices.
How severe is CVE-2008-4295?: CVE-2008-4295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4295?: CVE-2008-4295 affects Microsoft Windows Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4295?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4295 published?: CVE-2008-4295 was published on 2008-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_mobile:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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