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Security updates for “Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba” and “TOSHIBA Service Station”

Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd (“Toshiba”) has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in “Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba” and “TOSHIBA Service Station.” Toshiba recommends that all affected users update their PC’s software as described below to address these security vulnerabilities.

Summary
Vulnerabilities potentially could allow an attacker to take unauthorized control of the affected PC. Consequently, potentially malicious programs may be installed or stored data may be revised or deleted.

Affected software versions

• Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba

v9.10.27(T) and earlier versions

NOTE: Even if “Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba” is not pre-installed into your PC, “Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba” may be installed in connection with other Bluetooth equipment, such as a Bluetooth adapter. In this case, the version # may not include “(T)”.

• TOSHIBA Service Station

v2.2.13 and earlier versions

The method of determining which version of “Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba” and/or “TOSHIBA Service Station” is installed on your PC may vary according to the installed operating system. Please see below for additional information.

Solution

Toshiba recommends that all affected users update their PC’s software to address these security vulnerabilities by visiting our website's download page.

Update programs:
• Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba v9.10.32(T)
• TOSHIBA Service Station v2.2.14

Related Information
CERT report: VU#632140
JPCERT report: JVNVU#99205169

Credit
Thanks to Giovanni Delvecchio of SmartNet for reporting this vulnerability.


Please contact Toshiba at 13 30 70 (Australia) or 0800 445 439 (New Zealand) with any questions relating to this issue.

HOW TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AFFECTED PROGRAMS ARE INSTALLED ON YOUR PC

Windows 8.1 OS

1. Open Start by swiping in from the lower-right edge of the screen and then tapping Start.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Access Uninstall or change program in the Windows Control Panel.
4. If you do not see the affected software in the list of programs, you do NOT need to proceed further.

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba



Toshiba Service Station




Windows 8 OS

1. Open Start by swiping in from the lower-right edge of the screen and then tapping Start.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Access Uninstall or change program in the Windows Control Panel.
4. If you do not see the affected software in the list of programs, you do NOT need to proceed further.

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba



Toshiba Service Station



Windows 7 OS

1. Access Uninstall or change program in the Windows Control Panel.
2. If you do not see the affected software in the list of programs, you do NOT need to proceed further.

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba



Toshiba Service Station



Windows Vista OS

1. Access Uninstall or change program in the Windows Control Panel.
2. If you do not see the affected software in the list of programs, you do NOT need to proceed further.

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba



Toshiba Service Station



3. You can see the version # in the details window. (If you use Windows Vista, access the details window through the Organize, Layout and Details Pane.)



4. If you do not see the affected software in the list of programs, you do NOT need to proceed further.

Windows XP OS

1. Access Uninstall or change program in the Windows Control Panel.
2. If you do not see the affected software in the list of programs, you do NOT need to proceed further.

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba



Toshiba Service Station



3. You can see the version # in the details window. (If you use Windows XP, access the details window by typing Click here for support information)

Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba



Toshiba Service Station



4. If you do not see the affected software in the list of programs, you do NOT need to proceed further.