CVE-2009-0244

Name: CVE-2009-0244
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-21T20:30:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 30.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0244 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in the OBEX FTP Service in the Microsoft Bluetooth stack in Windows Mobile 6 Professional, and probably Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC and 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition, allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories, and create or read arbitrary files, via a .. (dot dot) in a pathname. EPSS estimates a 30.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the OBEX FTP Service in the Microsoft Bluetooth stack in Windows Mobile 6 Professional, and probably Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC and 5.0 for Pocket PC Phone Edition, allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories, and create or read arbitrary files, via a .. (dot dot) in a pathname. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

30.25%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Mobile	5.0
Microsoft	Windows Mobile	6.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/33598Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4938Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500199/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33359Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.seguridadmobile.com/windows-mobile/windows-mobile-security/Microsoft-Bluetooth-Stack-Directory-Traversal.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48124Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/33598Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4938Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500199/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33359Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.seguridadmobile.com/windows-mobile/windows-mobile-security/Microsoft-Bluetooth-Stack-Directory-Traversal.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48124Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0244?

How severe is CVE-2009-0244?

CVE-2009-0244 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 30.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0244?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST